Many businesses now offer customers the opportunity to make charitable donations to good causes along with their purchases, but does this really encourage the customer to buy more? According to a new study in the Journal ...
Economics & Business
Nov 11, 2014
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Most religions teach their followers to "Love thy neighbor"—including those of different races, nationalities or beliefs. But is religiousness really related to love of neighbors?
Social Sciences
Jan 24, 2014
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(Phys.org) —If you tickle a robot, it may not laugh, but you may still consider it humanlike—depending on its role in your life, reports an international group of researchers.
Robotics
Jul 8, 2013
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During 26 years at the helm of Chinese tech giant Huawei, founder Ren Zhengfei has never once agreed to be interviewed by a journalist. Until Thursday.
Business
May 9, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Caving in to social pressure—such as saying that you love a movie because friends do—makes for good vibes about being part of a group and can produce more of the same conduct, according to a Baylor University ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2013
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The recurrent myth that the label "Pākehā" is derogatory is challenged by the latest findings from the large scale New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. The study found generally positive feelings between Māori and New ...
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2013
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Just a few minutes of listening to mainstream rock music was enough to influence white college students to favor a student group catering mostly to whites over groups serving other ethnic and racial groups, a new study found.
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2012
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Consumers apparently don't mind taking orders, when it comes to slogans for pleasurable products or services, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But banks and insurance agencies should mind their ...
Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2011
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When businesswomen travel, well-lit hallways, comfortable beds and rooms with big windows are not enough to make them want to return to a hotel. They need to feel valued.
Economics & Business
Aug 16, 2011
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If you think driving a luxury car like a BMW, Lexus or Cadillac makes you feel better -- think again, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2011
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