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Inequality, 'Silver Spoon' Effect Found In Ancient Societies
The so-called "silver spoon"
effect -- in which wealth is
passed down from one
generation to another -- is
well established in some of
the world's most ancient
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Internet Fuels Virtual Subculture For Sex Trade, Study Finds
The Internet has spawned a
virtual subculture of
"johns" who share
information electronically
about prostitution,
potentially making them
... > full story
Americans Who Believe In Equality Are More Likely To Buy On Impulse
A new study finds that
Americans who believe in
equality are more-impulsive
shoppers. And it has
implications for how to
... > full story
Recent 'Momentum' Influences Choices Of Baby Names, Professors Find
New research suggests that
the change in popularity of
babies' names over time
increasingly influences
naming decisions in the
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Families Suffer From Problem Gambling
November 7, 2009 — Many people perceive gambling to be a harmless recreational activity. However, it is estimated that six to eight million people in the United States personally suffer from a gambling related problem. ... > full story -
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TV Bombards Children With Commercials For High-fat And High-sugar Foods
November 5, 2009 — Childhood obesity in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. With more than one fourth of advertising on daytime and prime time television devoted to foods and beverages and continuing ... > full story -
Frequent Flower Buyers Seek Product Variety
November 4, 2009 — Florists and other retailers who sell flowers are helped by a recent study designed to evaluate the differences in floral consumption across consumer groups. "Showing care to others" was found to be ... > full story -
Will This Trip Be Exciting? Consumers Respond Best To Vacation Ads That Match Current Emotions
October 19, 2009 — Most of us won't respond to the call of adventure while soaking in a relaxing bath. According to a new study, we're more likely to book a weekend at a ... > full story -
Consumers 'Key Part Of Solution' To Global Warming
October 16, 2009 — Consumers can have a major impact on the world's efforts to reduce global warming, a major report has concluded. The research estimates that if consumers are responsible for 75% of emissions and in ... > full story -
Candy Bar Or Healthful Snack? Free Choice Not As Free As We Think
October 14, 2009 — If you think choosing between a candy bar and healthful snack is totally a matter of free will, think again. A new study shows that the choices we make to indulge ourselves or exercise self-control ... > full story -
Buying Green Can Be License For Bad Behavior, Study Finds
October 9, 2009 — Just being around green products can make us behave more altruistically, a new study in Psychological Science has found. But buying those same products can have the opposite effect. Researchers found ... > full story -
Tanked-up Teens: Cheap Alcohol Strongly Linked To Harmful Underage Drinking In The UK
October 9, 2009 — Researchers studied the drinking habits of 9,833 15- to 16-year-olds in the North West of England, finding that excessively low cost alcohol products and illicit purchase are strongly related to ... > full story -
Stock Graphs Can Mislead: People Prefer Stocks With Shorter Runs
October 2, 2009 — Can the way stock information is presented lead investors to make the wrong decisions? A new study shows that when investors use charts, they are likely to make a baseless decision about the ... > full story -
Key To Subliminal Messaging Is To Keep It Negative, Study Shows
September 30, 2009 — Subliminal messaging is most effective when the message being conveyed is negative, according to new ... > full story
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