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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“How to Give a Gift: Shock and Awe, or Calm and Useful?” by
C. Nathan DeWall and “Corralling the Drifting Mind” by Cindi May and Gil Einstein -
Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving
If you’re reading this on your phone while driving, stop it. Especially if you’re a young neurotic extroverted guy who drives a lot. Two seconds of attention to the insistent beeping and blinking of our
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Motorcycles Are Missed Because Drivers Aren’t Looking for Them
Drivers were tested on their ability to spot an unanticipated motorcycle. If this were a test in school, they would have failed.
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To Focus Attention, Think On Your Feet, Not Your Seat
Standing may lead to quick thinking when taking on cognitively demanding tasks.
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Why We Miss Objects That Are Right in Front of Us
Easy right? But do you see the other toothbrush in the image as well? Most people will quickly spot the toothbrush on the front of the counter, but take longer — or even fail to
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Standing is good for your mind as well as your body
The Economist: OFFICE desks at which you stand are all the rage. Abundant evidence suggests that sitting down for long periods is bad for health, and that working standing up is thus better for you.
