How does mimicry affect the way we judge other people? Whose behaviour do we imitate, and in what situations? It turns out that we are more likely to mimic people who express joy, and we perceive those people as more attractive and more trustworthy. Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, published a paper on this topic in the journal Emotion.

A new study from a team of researchers that includes faculty from the University of California San Diego and Princeton University shows how a mix of subsidies for clean energy and taxes on pollution can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

Researchers have found that algorithmic behavioral constraints and algorithmic tracking evaluation are positively related to turnover intention, while algorithmic standardized guidance is negatively related to turnover intention. Moreover, algorithmic behavioral constraint and algorithmic tracking evaluation are positively related to turnover intention through relative deprivation, with algorithmic standardized guidance weakening this effect

A long-held view is that compulsive behaviours involve individuals getting stuck in a “habit loop” that overrides self-control. However, new research suggests this might not be the case.

As the holiday season approaches, many families will gather around the dinner table, sharing meals and memories. But what if the way we eat during these gatherings is shaped by more than just tradition?

Researchers at the University of Cologne use simulations to investigate the likelihood of interactions between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the Iberian Peninsula / publication in PLOS One