News tagged with social attitudes
Self-esteem declines sharply among older adults while middle-aged are most confident
Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 01, 2010 |
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Psychologist studies how product messages influence our willingness to pay
(PhysOrg.com) -- As retailers bombard holiday shoppers with a blizzard of product bargains and layaway options, they should probably be concerned with the power of the words being used to promote their products to consumers. ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Facebook, Nielsen team up to measure ad performance
Facebook, in a move aimed at boosting its appeal to advertisers, teamed up with measurement company Nielsen on Tuesday to allow marketers to better gauge ad performance on the social network.
Sep 22, 2009 |
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Beating the bullies -- changing real-world behaviour through virtual experience (w/Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Social problems like bullying and stereotyping involve thoughts, feelings and reactions that resist change. New research shows that when students play active roles in virtual dramas their attitudes and behaviour ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 22, 2009 |
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Is there a seat of wisdom in the brain?
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have compiled the first-ever review of the neurobiology of wisdom - once the sole province of religion and philosophy. The study by Dilip V. Jeste, ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 06, 2009 |
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The irony of harmony: Why positive interactions may sometimes be negative
History abounds with examples of dramatic social change occurring when a disadvantaged group finally stands up and says "Enough!". By recognizing their inequalities, members of disadvantaged groups can mobilize and attempt ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 02, 2009 |
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