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Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19
Higher sense of purpose linked to a longer life, study finds
A new study found that this association persists across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more than men.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 8
Different people interpret facial impressions very differently, study reveals
Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 7
Looking for romance? What really matters may surprise you, study finds
Study analyzing romantic first impressions shows that compatibility and popularity among the dating pool are influential in shaping pursuits
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 31
The real bias in news coverage is not what you might think
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 23
Convert your dog's age to human years with more accuracy
The old adage says, a four-year-old dog is similar in physiological age to a 28-year-old person. A new study throws that out the window.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 23
What's your dog's age in human years? Study defines more accurate formula
A new study by researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 15
The real bias in news coverage is different than you expect
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 17
Experts don’t always give better advice—they just give more
For tasks ranging from solving word puzzles to throwing darts, better performers didn’t give better advice—they just gave more of it.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 4
An engaging leadership style boosts employee engagement
Research shows that “engaging leadership” can boost employees’ engagement and enhance team effectiveness within the workplace.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 10
Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?
A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8
What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?
Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.
Joseph Shavit
- May 15
How to motivate students during exam time, according to psychologists
As exam season begins, parents, caregivers and teachers will be looking for various ways to motivate students to do well in their studies.
Joseph Shavit
- May 6
This kind of flirting works best
Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 23
This is what fifteen food choices say about you, according to a psychologist
How we prepare and eat our food can directly correlate to our true personalities, according to new national research.
Joshua Shavit
- Apr 19
Are people more willing to empathize with animals or with other humans?
Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans? A new Penn State study suggests the answer may be complicated.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 19
Analysis shows why people shout during Zoom calls
If you find yourself shouting and gesticulating wildly if others can’t hear you during a Zoom call, you’re not alone.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 14
Why do people get their best ideas in the shower?
The benefits of taking a shower might be more than skin deep - and there's a reason why many people get their best ideas daydreaming there.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 7
Tell-tale signs you’re in dire need of a vacation, according to new poll
The poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Apple Vacations, aimed to uncover the tell-tale signs of people needing a getaway.