According to Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, if someone is buying you a Christmas gift then the "essence of the custom is that I now have to go out and purchase for you a gift of commensurate value and representing the ...
Mathematics
Dec 21, 2015
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Holiday shoppers, take note. Marketing and psychology researchers have found that in gift giving, bundling together an expensive "big" gift and a smaller "stocking stuffer" reduces the perceived value of the overall package ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2011
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An opinion piece published in Biology Letters today delves into the weird world of nuptial gifts.
Evolution
Jul 17, 2014
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A new study from the University of Georgia aims to improve how we evaluate children's creativity through human ratings and through artificial intelligence.
Education
Jul 6, 2023
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Charities can now begin accessing millions of pounds more in donations thanks to a small shift in how people can donate.
Economics & Business
Jun 1, 2020
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(AP) -- 'Tis the season for heart-melting tales of spontaneous good will among strangers, which, like the rest of our relationships, has gotten a lot more convenient since the advent of the Internet.
Internet
Dec 17, 2009
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Nerds. Geeks. Fanboys. Whatever you call them, the comics aficionados, movie buffs and videogame enthusiasts who dwell amongst us can be really hard to shop for. But it gets dramatically worse this time of year, when everyone ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 12, 2009
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Gift exchanges can reveal how people think about others, what they value and enjoy, and how they build and maintain relationships. Researchers are exploring various aspects of gift-giving and receiving, such as how givers ...
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2014
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New research from the University of Miami School of Business Administration offers marketers a strategy for how best to structure free giveaways with products in order to maximize sales.
Economics & Business
Apr 3, 2013
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It's getting easier to be a procrastinator during the holidays.
Software
Dec 24, 2014
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