Psychology

New study reveals how to reward employees fairly and boost team dynamics

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University have discovered effective ways to reward employees fairly and enhance team dynamics. Their study reveals...

Scientists unlock the mystery behind “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”

Researchers at Northwestern University have unraveled the mystery behind the age-old saying, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Their findings, published in...

The power of presentation in decision making

When faced with a choice between receiving a smaller amount of money soon or a larger amount later, the way the options are presented...

Scientists find link between ADHD and hoarding behaviors

New research has shed light on a significant association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hoarding behaviors. The study, funded by the British Academy and...

Mathematics unravels the complexity of social dilemmas

In a new study from the Chatterjee group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), researchers have unveiled a new mathematical model...

Why older people are easily harmed by scams

In today's world, financial scams targeting the elderly have become a significant issue, with older adults losing over $28 billion each year. Shockingly, nearly...

Choosing the best candidate may not always be just

A recent study published by the American Psychological Association has unveiled an intriguing insight into how people's perceptions of merit-based hiring change once they...

How do we understand jealousy?

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) embarked on a study to delve into how well we understand the triggers of...

Having a life goal could boost your dating app appeal

New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals an intriguing insight into the dating world: showing a sense of purpose in one's life...

Research shows an important cause of self-destroy behavior

From when we are young, we learn that our actions have outcomes, whether good or bad. But interestingly, some adults might have a hard...