Children with low self-control more likely to become overweight preteens
Young children who do not display an ability to regulate their behavior or to delay gratification in exchange for a larger reward appear predisposed to gain extra weight by their pre-teen years,...
View ArticleResearcher examines impact of religious beliefs on personal well-being
Hilda Schau says it's a belief in God that carried her through divorce and job loss. Urologist Manuel Padron says he regularly sees the power of faith at work in his patients.
View ArticleStudy finds exposure to fast food can make us impatient
Fast food is not only bad for your body, but may also harm your bank account.
View ArticleA man with attitude
Heterosexual women bear the brunt of narcissistic heterosexual men's hostility, while heterosexual men, gay men and lesbian women provoke a softer reaction, according to psychologist Dr. Scott Keiller...
View ArticleStudy shows that religious people are better at understanding that small...
Delayed gratification: People who are good at overcoming their immediate impulses to take small rewards now in favor of larger rewards down the road do better in many areas of life, including...
View ArticleKey to Netflix's future: better recommendations
(AP) -- Netflix executives John Ciancutti and Todd Yellin are trying to create a video-recommendation system that knows you better than an old friend. It's a critical mission as Netflix faces pressure...
View ArticleWhat was he thinking? Study turns to ape intellect
(AP) The more we study animals, the less special we seem.
View ArticleWhy does the week before your vacation seem longer when you're going far away?
Consumer decision-making is affected by the relationship between time and spatial distance, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
View ArticleMusic in the digital age
The evolution of technology has changed the way we listen to our favorite songs and interact with music. Apple, for example, recently announced plans to launch a custom-radio service. Pop star...
View ArticleFacebook and Twitter more tempting than sex: study
A study arousing interest online Friday found that checking Facebook or Twitter is more alluring than sex for those immersed in Internet Age lifestyles.
View ArticleInternet temptation at work lowers employee productivity
Surfing the Internet is the number one way people waste time at work and costs companies billions of dollars per year, according to a 2005 survey by Salary.com. But a new study shows that, when...
View ArticleNews websites should target 'reward seekers,' researcher finds
As newspaper sales continue to decline, many news organizations are searching for ways to improve readership and revenues from their online presences. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found...
View ArticleMemo to big box retailers: Goodwill has a shelf life
Big box retailers may have had the secret to combatting online retailers all along: instant gratification. A new study from Columbia Business School that is published in the Journal of Consumer...
View ArticleInstant gratification poses barrier to addressing climate change
Researchers have detected a huge impediment when it comes to working together to halt the effects of climate change: instant gratification.
View ArticleWhat's the upside of feeling too sad for chocolate?
The instant gratification and the pleasure derived from consuming excessive chocolate and deep-fried foods can lead way to a double-edged sword of negative consequences ranging from weight gain to...
View ArticleMobile Users May Not Buy Into Instant Gratification Cues
Gimmicky contest ads and flashy free-prize messages may be an instant turnoff for mobile users, according to Penn State researchers.
View ArticleResearch reveals keys to sustaining long-term motivation
How can we stay motivated while working toward long-term goals?
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