Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Why people reject new rules — but only until they take effect

From seatbelt laws to new speed limits — many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. Researchers also identified the underlying psychological mechanism to gain important insights for possible communication strategies when introducing such measures. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 8, 2025

‘Helpless’ infants are active, goal-directed agents: response to Cusack et al.

Why are humans born ‘helpless’? In their recent article in TiCS [1], Cusack et al. propose an explanation for the limited behavioral repertoires of human infants compared with those of other animals. The proposal builds a compelling argument from comparative neuroimaging research that human neural development and sensory processing are relatively mature at birth, undermining […]

Published on May 8, 2025

Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Surgeries Declined

Some men would rather skip screening for prostate cancer due to fears that they’ll be rendered impotent or incontinent from cancer surgery. But new research says those fears are unwarranted, thanks to improvements in the way doctors approach prostate cancer. The number of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on May 8, 2025