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How Cursors Betray Our Gut Feelings
The Atlantic: Quick! Match the person with the noun: Man Kitchen Woman Test Tube Mother Programming Husband Liberal Arts That’s not a real psychology test, of course, but it’s a play on what’s called an
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Rats Regret Their Decisions, Study Finds
PBS: We bemoan our decisions when we get a bad deal or miss out. New research published in the journal Nature Neuroscience this week finds that regret may not be just a human emotion. It turns out rats
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Researchers Build Profile of the Drowsy Trucker
Among truck drivers, the practice of driving with a critical lack of sleep is an open secret. The transgression captured public attention earlier this month amid news of a New Jersey Turnpike accident that critically
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Big Mac, Thin Wallet
The New York Times: In recent years we have seen plenty of studies of the impact of fast food on our bodies. But what about our psychological health? It stands to reason that fast food
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Look Angry If You Want People to Give In
Discovery News: Remember the middle-school taunt: “Is that a threat … or a promise?” If you want to get the most out of a threat in the adult world, don’t let there be any question
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Does Your Personality Drive You to Express Lanes?
At least 12 US cities now have priced managed lanes on their highways. Also known as “express lanes” or “high-occupancy lanes,” these roadways are designed to manage traffic volume by offering priced, premium access. In