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Investors driven by emotion, not facts

(PhysOrg.com) -- Individuals investing in stocks let their emotions guide them more than facts, often to their financial detriment, a new UC Davis study finds.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Love remains a main source of regret for typical American, study finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to romantic relationships, have you ever made a decision that you regretted?

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 24, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Regrets? Study examines how people can cope

Although Edith Piaf defiantly sang, "Non, je ne regrette rien," most people will have their share of regrets over their lifetime. Indeed, anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare themselves to others who ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 01, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

How to avoid post-purchase regret

If you've ever suffered from a bad case of buyer's remorse, there may be a scientific remedy: spend more cognitive effort.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 08, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Rational, emotional reasons guide genetic-testing choices

Consumers decide whether to use mail-in genetic tests based on both rational and emotional reasons, a finding that adds to a growing body of health-care behavior research on information seeking and avoidance, according to ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Apr 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1