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Don’t let pressure of one-upmanship dictate your gift selection

Researchers set out to understand gift giving dynamics in these settings and how a giver’s and a recipient’s evaluation of the giver’s gift is influenced by the other gifts the recipient receives. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on February 1, 2021

What we see shapes what we hear

People often move their hands up and down to ‘highlight’ what they are saying. Are such ‘beat gestures’ important for communication? Researchers created words with an ambiguous stress pattern and asked listeners what they heard (DIScount or disCOUNT?). The beat gestures people saw influenced what they heard, showing that listeners quickly integrate verbal and visual […]

Published on February 1, 2021

Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to decline in IQ

A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research provide further insight into the harmful neurological and cognitive effects of frequent cannabis use on young people. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on February 1, 2021