News tagged with intentions
Nasdaq glitch confuses investors of Facebook IPO
(AP) -- Some investors who thought they had bought Facebook shares at the opening of trading were left without knowing for hours whether they had received the shares.
May 19, 2012 |
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Sticking to our goals: What's the best approach for success?
Consumers have an easier time starting toward a goal than finishing it, but according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, a shift in attention can make all the difference in reaching the finish line.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Apple sued over iPhone 4S 'assistant' Siri
An iPhone 4S buyer has sued Apple for promising more than it delivered with automated "Siri" voice-activated assistant software built into the coveted smartphones.
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Pulling a fast one: How do consumers react to zippy disclaimers?
Consumers react negatively to most quick disclaimers at the end of ads, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But if the fast disclaimer comes from a trusted company, they'll let it slide.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 10, 2011 |
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American Women are Over- (and Under-) Estimating How Many Children They Will Have
(PhysOrg.com) -- Regardless of their level of education, most women in the United States expect to have two children. But women with more education tend to have fewer than two while those with less education tend to have ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2010 |
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Are angry women more like men?
"Why is it that men can be bastards and women must wear pearls and smile?" wrote author Lynn Hecht Schafran. The answer, according to an article in the Journal of Vision, may lie in our interpretation of facial expressions.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 04, 2009 |
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Outcome matters more than intention when punishing or rewarding accidents
Outcomes matter more than intention when choosing to punish or reward individuals who've caused accidents, according to new research from Harvard University.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2009 |
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Zero tolerance policies can work against cohesion in schools
(PhysOrg.com) -- Students who feel connected to their peers and teachers are more inclined to alert a teacher or principal if they hear a fellow student "wants to do something dangerous," according to a new study published ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 11, 2009 |
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