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Month: June 2011
Apple bans passcode-collecting app
We recently told you about how a developer used information gathered from his app’s users…
‘Magical thinking’ helps dieters cope with unrealistic expectations
‘Magical thinking’, usually dismissed as naive and irrational, can actually help consumers cope with stressful…
Sexy doesn’t always sell: When do beautiful models help?
Having an attractive model shill for a product only helps influence sales in certain situations,…
When imitation doesn’t flatter: When do consumers care about mimicry?
Consumers react strongly to their product choices being copied, according to a new study. They…
Teens look to parents more than friends for sexual role models
The results of a national online study show that 45 percent consider their parents to…
Sudden cardiac death subject of sweeping study in San Francisco
A new study seeks to discover for the first time the true causes of sudden…
Young adults struggle with online political participation
Young adults who are web savvy, but lack knowledge about federal government, may struggle to…
Health system achieves high flu vaccination rates by mandating masking
Optimizing employee influenza vaccination rates has become a health care focus. Geisinger Health System vaccinated…
When singing mice choose a mate, a skillful song gets the gal
Like rock stars of the rodent world, the flashiest performers of a Central American mouse…