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Can Happiness Lead to Thievery?
The modern conception of a thief is of someone who is disgruntled, angry, and frustrated, but this stereotype may not capture the whole truth. ... More>
“Consult your physician immediately if . . .”
It’s difficult to turn on the TV today without seeing an advertisement for one drug or another. That’s not surprising, since drug makers spend billions of dollars each year to ... More>
Weighing the Risks
In a 2012 study published in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology, a team of researchers led by Toshihiro Wakebe of the University of Tokyo investigated the role of risk aversion in information-gathering behavior. ... More>
The Two Faces of Attractiveness
Imagine that you’re an early human, trying to make your way in a perilous world. One very useful talent would be reading and reacting to the faces of other early ... More>
