Study examines factors that may predict if patients will be satisfied with...
A study of patients undergoing elective facial plastic surgery suggests that older patients and those currently being treated for depression may be more likely to be satisfied with the results of their...
View ArticleMind over market: Economist confirms role of psychology in U.S. business cycle
(PhysOrg.com) -- Public attitude may be as important as public policy when it comes to the economy, according to UC Irvine’s Fabio Milani. A new economic model developed by the assistant professor of...
View ArticleConsumers underpredict their ability to learn new products
(PhysOrg.com) -- After trying a new skill-based product, people think it will take them longer to learn how to use it than it actually will.This leads to them prematurely abandoning products that could...
View ArticleSocial optimism during studies supports school-to-work transition
Students' social skills and behaviour in social situations during their university studies contribute to their success in the transition to work. The social strategies adopted during university studies...
View ArticleBetter think positive: Pessimism can block therapy
Spine surgeon Anders Cohen puts a lot of stock in patients' expectations of pain relief. He prefers to operate only on those who "grab you by the collar and say, `I can't take it anymore.'"
View ArticleNY judge hearing Google book case grows impatient
A judge warned lawyers for authors and publishers and Google Tuesday that he will decide whether snippets of books can be sold online without the permission of copyright holders if the sides do not...
View ArticleFuqua CMO survey: Marketer optimism for US economy slumps
(Phys.org)—Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are less optimistic about the U.S. economy than they were six months ago, a new survey reveals.
View ArticleScientists say 15% carbon emissions cut needed
The chances of hitting the UN's global warming target are diminishing, but the goal can still be met if greenhouse-gas emissions fall by 15 percent by 2020, scientists said on Friday.
View ArticleApple bruised as analysts predict slower growth
Apple took a fresh bruising on Thursday after a gloomy forecast accompanying its record quarterly profits prompted pessimism over the tech giant's slowing growth trajectory.
View ArticleNot in the rear-view mirror yet: US workers still feel effects of recession
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 may have officially ended in June 2009, but in terms of job status, pay and retirement options, American workers are feeling its lingering negative...
View ArticleIs it too late to protect privacy? Pessimism reigns over big data and the law
Society may have already reached a point where protecting privacy has become impossible, and many legal experts are "united in pessimism" about the collection and use of big data, according to a...
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