Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologist explores how meaningfulness cultivates well-being
Time and money spent on meaningful choices is often associated with lasting positive consequences, according to a Stanford professor.
Oct 23, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to get drivers' attention? Use road signs showing more action
When a car travelling relatively fast needs to come to an immediate stop, milliseconds matter. Sometimes only a few feet is the difference between life and death.
Feb 23, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals luxury products' role in relationships (w/ Video)
Purchasing designer handbags and shoes is a means for women to express their style, boost self-esteem, or even signal status. New University of Minnesota research suggests some women also seek these luxury items to prevent ...
Jul 24, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Certain parenting tactics could lead to materialistic attitudes in adulthood
With the holiday season in full swing and presents piling up under the tree, many parents may be tempted to give children all the toys and gadgets they ask for or use the expectation of gifts to manage children's behavior. ...
Dec 16, 2014
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Health
Ordering food by iPad leads to healthier choice
Imagine you are in a restaurant and you can choose between a healthy fruit salad or a high-calorie chocolate mousse. If you order orally, chances are high that you will go for the high-calorie chocolate mousse. However, if ...
Jan 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When does planning interfere with achieving our goals?
It seems really simple: If you want to achieve something, set a goal and then make specific plans to implement it. But according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers get overwhelmed while juggling ...
May 16, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Now or later: How taste and sound affect when you buy
There's a reason marketers make appeals to our senses; the "snap, crackle and pop" of Rice Krispies makes us want to buy the cereal and eat it. But as savvy as marketers are, they may be missing a key ingredient in their ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Health
Cutting calories? Budget by meal, not by day
Weight-control programs like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig and diet app MyFitnessPal tell dieters to set a daily calorie budget.
Aug 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why does a fancy purse say 'stay away from my man'?
Women are unconsciously deterring romantic rivals by buying certain luxury items, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Sep 10, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trouble starting a task? Perception of time may be the problem, study finds
Completing tasks and crossing them off the ubiquitous "to-do" list is a great feeling. But what about those nagging tasks we keep putting off? What's the difference between those jobs that get completed and those that do ...
Sep 3, 2014
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