News tagged with reputation
New Study Eyes Evolution of Fairness and Punishment
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have long been puzzled by large societies in which strangers routinely engage in voluntary acts of kindness, respect and mutual benefit even though there is often an individual cost involved.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2010 |
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'Leave our geeks alone': British scientists protest cuts
Hundreds of scientists rallied outside Britain's finance ministry on Saturday against planned government cuts they say will harm the country's international reputation as a research hub.
Oct 10, 2010 |
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Classroom behavior: Why it's hard to be good
Being seen as either well behaved or naughty at school is never entirely in the hands of the individual child, this study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council shows.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2009 |
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One bite can destroy a reputation, even if you are a fish
(PhysOrg.com) -- Misbehaving in front of others can ruin your reputation even if you are a fish, according to an international study that has shown for the first time an audience can influence levels of cooperation ...
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Study shows chimps able to understand needs of others
(PhysOrg.com) -- By setting up a unique experiment, a small team of researchers has found that chimpanzees are able to understand need in other chimps, despite their general disinclination to offer aid when ...
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Research Shows Pride’s Potential to Foster Individual Success
(PhysOrg.com) -- The age-old question of whether pride is the seventh sin or an adaptive virtue has been answered by two Northeastern University scientists. Contrary to popular belief, the researchers found that pride not ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 04, 2009 |
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Reputation rules
In 2010, five of the world's leading companies — BP, Toyota, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett-Packard — battled major crises.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 30, 2011 |
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Probing Question: Is time-out a good form of discipline for children?
Television’s Jo Frost, also known as the "Supernanny," calls it "sitting on the naughty step." Others prefer calling it "time-in." Some have dubbed it a bad idea altogether. Most parents have heard of -- and tried -- the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2010 |
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Is a little negativity the best marketing policy?
Most marketing departments work hard to establish a flawless reputation for their product or service. But new research from Tel Aviv University is showing that perfection is not all it's cracked up to be.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jul 11, 2011 |
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Study finds low agreeableness linked to a preference for aggressive dogs
A study carried out at the University of Leicester's School of Psychology has found that younger people who are disagreeable are more likely to prefer aggressive dogs, confirming the conventional wisdom that dogs match the ...
May 22, 2012 |
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Apple corporate reputation shines: Harris Poll
Apple dethroned Google as the company with the most respected image in the eyes of consumers, according to Harris Interactive study results.
Feb 14, 2012 |
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How to tell real whiskey from fake -- faster
Methods for distinguishing between authentic and counterfeit Scotch whisky brands have been devised by scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Jul 25, 2011 |
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If you do good, you look good
In today's economy, it's increasingly difficult to elicit donations for charitable causes — but new research from Dr. Anat Bracha of the Eitan Berglas School of Economics at Tel Aviv University can provide fundraising organizations ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 11, 2009 |
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Researcher finds people will forgo luxury for green products when status is on mind
Environmentally friendly products are everywhere one looks. Energy efficient dishwashers, bamboo towels, the paperless Kindle and, of course, the ubiquitous Prius are all around. But why do people buy these "green" products? ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2010 |
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We believe experts who confirm our beliefs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Turns out that Average Joe doesn't rate the credibility of an expert based on rigor, clarity, prestige, reputation or the diplomas he or she holds, but rather on whether or not the expert says what we want ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2010 |
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