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Online Chatter Affects Stock Returns
April 19, 2012 — It turns out that all of those bad reviews of new computers, shoes, toys and other products at Amazon and other websites with consumer reviews have more impact than just helping shoppers decide if ... > full story -
Anti-Tobacco TV Ads Help Adults Stop Smoking, Study Finds
April 19, 2012 — Anti-tobacco television advertising helps reduce adult smoking, according to a new study -- but some ads may be more effective than ... > full story -
Victims of Online Dating Scams Feel Doubly Traumatized
April 18, 2012 — Online dating scammers groom their victims by developing 'hyper-personal' relationships which can leave victims feeling doubly ... > full story -
Babies Flick 'Anti-Risk Switch' in Women but Not Men
April 17, 2012 — Unlike women, men don’t curb certain risk-taking behaviors when a baby is present, a new psychology study ... > full story -
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Small Income Disparities Lead to Faster Mobile Growth
April 17, 2012 — The combination of income level and distribution of income explains why some countries have been quicker to adopt new mobile services than ... > full story -
Researcher Explores the 'Word of Mouth' Paradox: What Makes a Vacation Memorable?
April 16, 2012 — One expert says that if you want your memorable family resort vacation to stay memorable, move away from the keyboard. ... > full story -
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Rose-Colored Glasses: Are Optimistic Consumers More Likely to Trust Salespeople?
April 16, 2012 — People who believe the world is a just place trust salespeople more than consumers who don't -- but only after they've made a purchase, according to a new ... > full story -
When Do Consumers React to Social Exclusion With Charitable Behavior?
April 16, 2012 — People who feel ignored tend to engage in conspicuous consumption, whereas consumers who are rejected are more likely to volunteer or donate to a worthy cause, according to a new ... > full story -
Sticking to Our Goals: What's the Best Approach for Success?
April 16, 2012 — Consumers have an easier time starting toward a goal than finishing it, but according to a new study, a shift in attention can make all the difference in reaching the finish ... > full story -
Do Monkeys Know What Others Need?
April 12, 2012 — If you have seen a child just eat an entire ice-cream, and she begs you to buy her one, what will your reaction be? Researchers asked if monkeys understand the physical needs of others. In order to ... > full story
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