Normally, it’s good to believe in yourself. But research from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business indicates that it can be bad advice for amateurs […]
Multitasking increases in online courses compared to face-to-face
Kent State University Professor Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., remembers the incident well. About two years ago on campus, he encountered a student entering data into a […]
Risk aversion rises with violent crime: In the aftermath of Mexico’s war on drugs, locals play it safe to their potential detriment
Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of bettering their lives and the […]
Train the brain to form good habits through repetition
You can hack your brain to form good habits — like going to the gym and eating healthily — simply by repeating actions until they […]
Nudging does not necessarily improve decisions
Nudging, the concept of influencing people’s behavior without imposing rules, bans or coercion, is an idea that government officials and marketing specialists alike are keen […]
When activated, ‘social’ brain circuits inhibit feeding behavior in mice
Feeding behavior and social stimulation activate intermingled but distinct brain circuits, and activating one circuit can inhibit the other, according to a new study by […]
Personality type could shape attitudes toward body weight of others, researchers say
Studies show there is a major link between personality traits and personal body image, but the relationship between personality and attitudes toward others’ bodies has […]
John Bargh: the mind – How the unconscious of us controls
“The unconscious has a strong and often invisible to our behavior, sometimes even to the fearsome way. It’s not just the people we are, but […]
Autism behaviors show unique brain network fingerprints in infants
A new study has identified unique functional brain networks associated with characteristic behaviors of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 12- and 24-month old children at […]
Why modest goals are so appealing: Achieving a small incremental goal is perceived as easier — and more satisfying — than maintaining the status quo
Thanks to a quirk in the way our brain evaluates goals, people feel it’s easier to achieve a small incremental goal than to maintain the […]