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Offsetting perceptions: Firms use charitable giving to clean up their international reputation

Other Sciences / Other

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

British multinationals operating in countries that lack basic human rights give around 70% more money to charity than firms that do not have a presence in such politically controversial nations, a new study has revealed.


We're not buying it: Product add-ons influence consumer judgment

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Charging extra for "add-on" features on a product may backfire on merchandisers, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.





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Scientists identify the neural circuitry of first impressions

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 08, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Neuroscientists at New York University and Harvard University have identified the neural systems involved in forming first impressions of others. The findings, which show how we encode social information and then evaluate ...


First impressions count when making personality judgments, new research shows

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First impressions do matter when it comes to communicating personality through appearance, according to new research by psychologists Laura Naumann of Sonoma State University and Sam Gosling of The University of Texas at ...


Restoring trust harder when it is broken early in relationship

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

In relationships built on trust, a bad first impression can be harder to overcome than a betrayal that occurs after ties are established, a new study suggests.


Restoring Trust Harder When It Is Broken Early In Relationship

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- In relationships built on trust, a bad first impression can be harder to overcome than a betrayal that occurs after ties are established, a new study suggests.


Context is everything: An Armani ad on 1 page changes perception of Honda ad on next page

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 15, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A person flipping through a magazine or watching TV sees a number of advertisements. Does the placement of those ads matter to consumers? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says it does. But whether people have a ...


Study: Personality traits influence perceived attractiveness

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 29, 2007 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (21) | comments 0

A new study published in Personal Relationships examines the way in which perceptions of physical attractiveness are influenced by personality. The study finds that individuals – both men and women – who exhibit positive traits ...


Avoid coupon redeemers: Their stigma is contagious (unless they're attractive)

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 15, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Less than 2 percent of Americans use coupons, likely because of fear of being viewed as cheap or poor. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrates that not only do coupon users face stigmatization; people ...


More TV means more negative views of age

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created Jun 29, 2005 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A survey finds U.S. senior citizens who watch more television tend to have more negative views of old age.


Study: Fake news shows less important in learning about politics

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created Sep 08, 2008 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (27) | comments 9

A new study suggests that entertainment news shows such as The Daily Show or The Colbert Report may not be as influential in teaching voters about political issues and candidates as was previously thought.


Doubts make consumers more willing to reevaluate brands, study finds

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created Jan 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Most consumers crave a clear understanding of brand images, making them more receptive to new marketing messages if anything clouds their vision of companies or products, according to a new study by a University of Illinois ...



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