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The Cold Truth About “Heating Up” on the Court
It might seem as though some players are on a streak, with their chances of success getting better with every shot they take. But the data suggest otherwise.
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New Research From Psychological Science
Read about the latest research published in Psychological Science. Features of Planned Hand Actions Influence Identification of Graspable Objects Daniel N. Bub, Michael E. J. Masson, and Terry Lin Research has shown that motor cortical brain
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Developing a Clinical Decision Support System
A Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) is an application that analyzes complex patient data to help healthcare providers make better clinical decisions. While these tools have been successfully used to reduce medical errors and improve
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Oh, the Humanity. Putting Faces on Social Causes
The Huffington Post: Back in the 1940s, the U.S. Forest Service began a public service campaign aimed at preventing forest fires. It featured Smokey Bear, a humanized caricature of a bear wearing blue jeans and
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The Perils of Giving Advice
The Wall Street Journal: I know what you should do and here’s my advice. How many times have you heard that (and groaned)? Advice giving, especially unsolicited, is tricky. Being on the receiving end can
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The Less We Know, the Surer We Are, Study Finds
Business Week: Here’s a study that rings true: People tend to hold more extreme positions on complex policies when they don’t know very much about them, according to a research article in the academic journal