Study shows connection between academic direction and student learning
A Kansas State University professor is helping students improve their confidence and academic performance by creating a map of learning.
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2011
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Page 13 - News tagged with motives
Connection not conflict is the best way forward
In the introduction to a new book Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen urges governments to focus on commonalities rather than differences.
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2011
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Death anxiety prompts people to believe in intelligent design, reject evolution: research
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and Union College (Schenectady, N.Y.) have found that people's death anxiety can influence them to support theories of intelligent design and reject evolutionary theory.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2011
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Report into well-being and inclusion of former politically motivated prisoners
The first major study of the wellbeing and inclusion of former politically motivated prisoners in Northern Ireland will be launched by Queen's University today (Monday 14 March).
Social Sciences
Mar 14, 2011
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Faster employees may indirectly motivate colleagues to increase production
You wouldn't think that there would be much similarity between a hockey line and an automobile assembly line. However, University of Alberta management-science researcher Ken Schultz says that both groups can learn something ...
Economics & Business
Jun 15, 2010
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Buyer beware: Consumers in conflict may become victims to unwanted influence
When products don't easily fit into our goals, we experience conflict. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, conflicted consumers are easily swayed by unwanted influences.
Other
Apr 20, 2010
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Consumer remorse: Difficult choices can lead to second-guessing
Consumers who choose between two good product options build a "positivity bubble" to justify their choices. But according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, that bubble is easy to burst.
Other
Apr 19, 2010
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We work harder against lesser rivals, new study shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- People will work harder -- about 30 percent harder -- against members of a lower status group because the prospect of losing to those we want to keep below us poses threats we don't want to face, according ...
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2010
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Reading to kids a crucial tool in English language development
Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Bernstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.
Social Sciences
Feb 16, 2010
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Study: Bloggers' reasons for writing change over time
(PhysOrg.com) -- While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2010
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