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Three of a kind: Revealing language’s universal essence
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(PhysOrg.com) -- On the surface, English, Japanese, and Kinande, a member of the Bantu family of languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have little in common. It is not just that the vocabularies ...
Shifting blame is socially contagious
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Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem - even when the target is innocent - greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will spread with the tenacity of the ...
Finding more in 'most': Scientific study of an everyday word
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William Shakespeare, who knew a thing or two about words, advised that "An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told." But the exact meaning of plain language isn't always easy to find. Even simple words like "most" and ...
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Poverty measurement in the US: Income transfers alone won't eradicate poverty
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Bosses exaggerate women's family-work conflict
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Black Friday: On your mark, get set, go!
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Comforted by carpet: How do floors and distance affect purchases?
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Migration of key employees to competitors hinders organizational success
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Using superconducting probes to get a picture of what it's like inside CNTs,
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Researchers Find Innate Correlations Among Different Power Law Phenomena,
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Building a more versatile laser,
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H1N1 Virus Can Be Killed by Acidic Ozone Water,
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New Digital 'Electronics' Concept May Continue Moore's Law,
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Creation of new school districts in US may cause a new form of segregation
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Nov 18, 2009 |
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Although the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 overturned segregation within many U.S. metropolitan communities and districts, school districts were slow to change and have remained segregated between districts. ...
Emulating Western lifestyles: Consumption and carbon footprints in less industrialized countries
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Nov 18, 2009 |
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In recent decades, a new global middle class has exploded, with a total population exceeding one billion people. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores the consumption attitudes of some of these members of the ...
People work harder when expecting a future challenging task
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Consumers will work harder on a task if they're expecting to have to do something difficult at a later time, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Talking to ourselves: How consumers navigate choices and inner conflict
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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From simple decisions like "Should I eat this brownie?" to bigger questions such as "Should my next car be a hybrid?" consumers are involved in an inner dialogue that reflects thoughts and perspectives of their different ...
To eat or not to eat? Mental budgets help control consumption
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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If you feel like you're in a losing battle with a triple-chocolate cake, a "mental budget" can help, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Coaches can shape young athletes' definition of success
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Young athletes' achievement goals can change in a healthy way over the course of a season when their coaches create a mastery motivational climate rather than an ego orientation, University of Washington sport psychologists ...
When East meets West: Why consumers turn to alternative medicine
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Alternative health remedies are increasingly important in the health care marketplace. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores how consumers choose among the many available remedies.
New research analyzes issues in immigration law
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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University of Miami Law Professor Rebecca A. Sharpless has recently authored a research paper titled, "Toward a True Elements Test: Taylor and the Categorical Analysis of Crimes in Immigration Law."
Walking hazard: Cell-phone use -- but not music -- reduces pedestrian safety
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Two new studies of pedestrian safety found that using a cell phone while hoofing it can endanger one's health. Older pedestrians, in particular, are impaired when crossing a busy (simulated) street while speaking ...
Don't be happy, be worried: Sports fans need dose of negative
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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For sports fans watching their favorite team play, the greatest enjoyment comes only with a strong dollop of fear and maybe even near-despair, a new study suggests.
Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.
Today's children decide their school and career path early
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Nov 15, 2009 |
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Children as young as 12 have a strong sense of their personal futures and can reflect thoughtfully on what life might hold for them, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and led by ...
DU professor advises families to refocus for holidays to ease financial tension (w/ Video)
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Nov 13, 2009 |
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Martha Wadsworth, associate professor of psychology at the University of Denver (DU), says during the holidays families should focus on what has been proven to matter most in psychological research - quality family time.
Rethinking sexism: Study examines how society maintains the status quo
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Nov 12, 2009 |
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There is a tendency to think that only men treat women in a sexist way, but a new study by a University of Miami researcher and his daughter shows that both men and women participate in maintaining a gender hierarchy in our ...
Teens' mental health affects how long they stay in school, new study shows
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Nov 12, 2009 |
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Queen's University researcher Steven Lehrer has won a prestigious international award in recognition of his contributions to health economics.
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Rice sociologist looks at pediatric physicians' views on religion, spirituality
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Research shows avatars can negatively affect users
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Gender-based pay gaps among US faculty
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School textbooks have political purpose, finds study
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National anti-gun violence program largely successful, study finds
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RIT scholars explore the impact of imaging on our reality
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We spend more on products with detailed nutritional information
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UWM study explores why women leave engineering careers
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The first casualty of war: Study finds news reports match misperception of civilian deaths
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For improving early literacy, reading comics is no child's play
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Study: Internet use leads to more diverse networks
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Chart junk? How pictures may help make graphs better
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Economists find new reason to think that environment, not innate ability, determines how well girls do in math class
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Recession May Have Longer-Term Effects on Low-Income Families, Researcher Says
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Benefit of a mentor: Disadvantaged teens twice as likely to attend college
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Religion and medicine: Sometimes a healing prescription
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New CReAM research on the factors that shape individual attitudes towards migration policy
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Preschoolers challenge stereotypical gender roles
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The new myths of gifted education (w/ Podcast)
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Women who exit welfare just as likely to marry as women never on welfare
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