RPI computers mimic human creativity
A new explanation of how humans solve problems creatively – including the mathematical formulations for facilitating the incorporation of the theory in artificial intelligence programs – provides a...
View ArticleWhy a positive mood means more creativity: new study
People who watch funny videos on the internet at work aren’t necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science—putting themselves in a good mood so they can...
View ArticleMusic and emotions: how and why it all works
It is well known that music arouses emotions. But why do some musical performances move us, while others leave us flat? Why do musicians spend years perfecting the subtle nuances that bring us to...
View ArticleGrandparent, grandchildren relationships focus of new study
A new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together stays together. Researchers from Concordia University and Wilfrid Laurier University examined the ways grandparents can maintain...
View ArticleMusic listening is genetic: University of Helsinki
Music is listened in all known cultures. Similarities between human and animal song have been detected: both contain a message, an intention that reflects innate emotional state that is interpreted...
View ArticleWhy happy children turn into happy adults: University of Cambridge researchers
Much is known about the associations between a troubled childhood and mental health problems, but little research has examined the affect of a positive childhood. For the first time, researchers from...
View ArticlePG-13 movies getting more and more violent, raunchy: study
In a new study, “MPAA Ratings Creep: A longitudinal analysis of the PG-13 rating category in U.S. movies,” Professor Ron Leone of Stonehill College and his colleagues analyzed the content of a sample...
View ArticleUnconsciously, right-handers associate good with the right side of space and...
Unconsciously, right-handers associate good with the right side of space and bad with the left. But this association can be rapidly changed, according to a study published online March 9, 2011 in...
View ArticleADHD upside? Creativity.
Parents who believe that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder makes their kids more creative got a little more scientific support recently. A new study in the Journal of Personality and Individual...
View ArticleGenius may be neither genes nor environment, but hormones: new study
A longstanding debate as to whether genius is a byproduct of good genes or good environment has an upstart challenger that may take the discussion in an entirely new direction. University of Alberta...
View ArticleTime outs: how they help, why they work – new study
Time Management Made Easy Essays are being written, final exams are looming and classes are reaching their busy conclusion. With conflicting demands from work, home and the classroom, this hectic time...
View ArticleHow teacher bonuses for student achievement undermine learning
Recent efforts to improve teacher performance by linking pay to student achievement have failed because such programs often rely on metrics that were never intended to help determine teacher pay,...
View ArticleHow results-only work environments (ROWE) positively affect work-family...
New research from the University of Minnesota finds that a workplace environment that allows employees to change when and where they work, based on their individual needs and job responsibilities,...
View ArticlePolitical orientation differences are based on brain structure: University...
Individuals who call themselves liberal tend to have larger anterior cingulate cortexes, while those who call themselves conservative have larger amygdalas. Based on what is known about the functions...
View ArticleIQ test score and taker’s motivation are correlated by Penn psychology professor
New psychology research at the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates a correlation between a test-taker’s motivation and performance on an IQ test and, more important, between that performance and a...
View ArticleDon’t worry. Be happy. But not too happy. New study.
It seems like everyone wants to be happier and the pursuit of happiness is one of the foundations of American life. But even happiness can have a dark side, according to the authors of a new review...
View ArticleOutside-the-box thinking requires mind-body dissonance: Kellogg School of...
Think of the old saying, “grin and bear it.” Can forcing a smile really have a positive impact on how people see the world, even to the point of becoming more open-minded? According to new research...
View ArticleWork engagement, job satisfaction, and productivity a virtuous cycle: study
Engaged workers—those who approach their work with energy, dedication, and focus—are more open to new information, more productive, and more willing to go the extra mile. Moreover, engaged workers...
View ArticleHow moms mimic their daughters’ consumer behavior and style: new study
How much do our children influence our consumption behavior? Much more than we thought. A new study by a Temple University Fox School of Business professor finds that teenage girls have a strong...
View ArticlePersonal, corporate risk-taking linked: new study
EUGENE, Ore. — (Aug. 9, 2011) – A CEO who enjoys the adrenaline rush of flying a private airplane is more likely than other chief executives to exhibit similarly bold management characteristics,...
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