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People Know When to Move from Task to Task
May 30, 2012 — People make decisions all the time and previous studies suggest that while we are good at making low-level perceptual choices, we're not so good when it comes decisions that require higher-level ... > full story -
Freecycling Has Viral Effect on Community Spirit and Generosity
May 30, 2012 — Reinforcing that the best things in life are free, a new study shows that online freebie-exchange communities such as "Freecycle" and "Couchsurfing" foster greater team spirit among their members ... > full story -
The Science of Re-Runs: Why We Watch Our Favorite Episode of a TV Show, or Listen to a Favorite Song, Over and Over Again
May 29, 2012 — It's one of the biggest moneymakers for Hollywood and its media empire: reruns. Reruns of television shows and movies allow for people to watch their favorite moments over and over again. But why do ... > full story -
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Edible Stop Signs? A Few Red Chips in the Stack Cut Snacking in Half
May 28, 2012 — Once you pop the top of a tube of potato chips, it can be hard to stop munching its contents. But researchers may have found a novel way to help: Add edible serving size markers that act as ... > full story -
Less Couch Time Equals Fewer Cookies
May 28, 2012 — Simply changing one bad health habit has a domino effect on others, a new study reports. It's a two-for-one benefit because many behaviors are closely related, like noshing in front of the TV. The ... > full story -
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Docs Slower to Drop ‘Black Box’ Drugs When Access to Drug Reps Is Restricted
May 23, 2012 — After years of reducing their contact with pharmaceutical sales representatives, physicians now risk an unintended consequence: Doctors who rarely meet with pharmaceutical sales representatives ... > full story -
Sociologists' Research Study Finds Everyday Tax Talk Is 'Morally Charged'
May 23, 2012 — A new study by sociologists demonstrates how everyday "tax talk" is morally charged and how many Americans associate the income tax with a violation of the moral principle that hard work should be ... > full story -
Americans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler Than Improving Diet and Health
May 23, 2012 — Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn’t eat to be healthier, according to a new ... > full story -
Wearing Two Different Hats: Moral Decisions May Depend on the Situation
May 23, 2012 — An individual's sense of right or wrong may change depending on their activities at the time -- and they may not be aware of their own shifting moral integrity -- according to a new study looking at ... > full story -
Visual Perception System Unconsciously Affects Our Preferences
May 23, 2012 — New research shows that the brain's visual perception system automatically and unconsciously guides decision-making through valence perception. The findings offer important insights into consumer ... > full story
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