News tagged with inattention

Upper class people more likely to cheat: study

The upper class has a higher propensity for unethical behavior, being more likely to believe – as did Gordon Gekko in the movie "Wall Street" – that "greed is good," according to a new study from ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (45) | comments 239 | with audio podcast

Inadequate sleep leads to behavioral problems

A recent Finnish study suggests that children's short sleep duration even without sleeping difficulties increases the risk for behavioral symptoms of ADHD.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Solar-powered safety: Road signs blink their warnings

Across New Jersey, more towns are using solar-powered warning signs, capitalizing on the technology's effectiveness to inform the public, warn motorists of danger and save energy.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Migrating birds can't control themselves

During the Spring and Fall migratory seasons, sparrows become significantly less capable of resisting temptation. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience investigated impulse control and sleep in Whi ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ADHD Symptoms May Decline From One Grade to Next, Study Finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many elementary-aged children with clinically elevated attention problems in one grade no longer demonstrate these problems the following year in their new classroom, according to a study led by researchers ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Feds urge states to ban texting, talking on roads

(AP) -- Ren Bishop is one of many American drivers who texts, tweets and talks on her cellphone while she's behind the wheel - and thinks it should be up to drivers to use their discretion when it comes to ...

Technology / Other

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1