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The ‘IKEA Effect’ — And Getting Kids To Eat Their Veggies
A couple of years ago, at the peak of my children’s reluctance to eat vegetables, I decided to try an experiment. When the kids arrived home from daycare one afternoon, I had bowls of colorful
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Women Beat Expectations When Playing Chess Against Men
Ranked chess players’ data suggest that women playing against men perform better than expected based on official ratings
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Sometimes, computer programs seem too human for their own good
DIGITAL assistants such as Siri and Cortana are increasingly common on phones and computers. Most are designed to give their users the impression that a humanlike intelligence lies behind the program’s friendly voice. It does
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“Will I Look Dumb?” When Virtual Assistants Deter Help-Seeking
Humanlike virtual assistants may deter some people from seeking help on tasks that are supposed to measure achievement.
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Brain-Training Claims Not Backed by Science, PSPI Report Shows
A scientific review puts the claims behind brain-training games and apps to the test.
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Brain training – why it’s no walk in the park
The Conversation: You’ve probably heard of “brain training exercises” – puzzles, tasks and drills which claim to keep you mentally agile. Maybe, especially if you’re an older person, you’ve even bought the book, or the
