Jan 26, 1999 | Research library
This study examined the relevance and limitations of research on the benefits of choice. The study finds that, while choice generally seems beneficial, Asian American children were, in fact, more intrinsically motivated when choices were made for them....
Jan 10, 1999 | Research library
Across four studies, East Asians showed a preference for conformity while European Americans demonstrated a preference for uniqueness. Researchers suggest the results highlight the relationship between individual preferences and the adoption and perpetuation of...
Jan 10, 1999 | Research library
The researchers review 150 studies on the difference in risk-taking behaviour between males and females, concluding that males are typically more risk-seeking than females but that the gap appears to be shrinking over time.
Dec 26, 1998 | Research library
This study into the risk preferences of people from various nations found Chinese people and Americans both exhibited the same appetite for risk, but that perceived risk varied greatly between the two cultures.
Jan 26, 1998 | Research library
Researchers discuss theories and research on the differences in what we see and what we perceive in an effort to further study on why we don’t always perceive what we see, and why we sometimes perceive things we don’t see.
Jan 26, 1997 | Research library
Following three experiments that manipulated participants’ self-image, researchers suggest stereotyping may be a common way to maintain one’s self-image.
