A new intervention method has been shown to significantly reduce binge drinking among college students. The MIF (motivational interviewing with feedback) intervention includes a personalized feedback profile and a 45-minute counseling session, resulting in a 5.26 drink reduction per week among participants. The study found that this ap...
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·JournalJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology·DateJan 30, 2009
Researchers use MODIS data to detect natural oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico, finding a higher occurrence than previously thought. Meanwhile, studies suggest freak waves may be responsible for shipwrecks in Japan's notorious wave-prone region, with modeling revealing a cascade process governing weather dynamics.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 28, 2009
Young zebra finches learn new songs when they practice singing and then sleep, with changes in brain activity during sleep reflecting the tutor song and auditory feedback. This discovery provides insight into the role of sleep in learning and suggests a general mechanism for learning new skills.
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Researchers used NASA satellite data to estimate the heat-trapping effect of water vapor, validating its critical component role in climate change. The study found that increasing water vapor leads to a spiraling cycle of warming and increased absorption, amplifying the warming effect of other greenhouse gases.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 17, 2008
Researchers found that people choose differently when given feedback in experiential choices compared to descriptive choices. The study suggests that feedback may drive individuals towards rational decision-making by treating small probabilities more objectively.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateNov 12, 2008
Studies reveal Greenland's ice sheet is thinning due to warming temperatures, while Arctic sea ice loss increases phytoplankton growth. Meanwhile, data from Mars Express spacecraft indicates a comet-like ion tail forms when solar wind sweeps ions into the Martian atmosphere.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 12, 2008
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Jülich scientists have discovered the mechanism behind Parkinsonian tremor and developed a new deep brain pacemaker to disrupt it. The device influences disturbed neurons in the core region of the brain, causing irregular rhythms that break down diseased modes.
SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalEPL (Europhysics Letters)·DateJul 11, 2008
A study explores the causes of diagnostic errors in medicine, revealing that overconfidence and complacency are major contributing factors. The research suggests developing systems to provide physicians with better feedback on their own errors can help reduce misdiagnoses.
A new study published in Carbon Balance and Management found that the link between carbon cycle and human-induced emissions may only be relevant for several centuries. The research suggests that even weak but continuing emissions can lead to eventual saturation of climate-carbon cycle feedback, regardless of when emissions peak.
SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalCarbon Balance and Management·DateApr 27, 2008
Research by Amar Cheema found that consumers scrutinize additional fees more closely when buying from low-reputation sellers, leading to decreased willingness to pay. Sellers with poor reputations benefit from offering consolidated prices to attract suspicious buyers.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateApr 21, 2008
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a magnetic levitation-based haptic interface that provides a highly realistic sense of touch. This device uses magnetic levitation and a single moving part to give users a realistic experience, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical components.
A Stanford study found that specially programmed PDAs can prod middle-aged and older Americans into increasing their physical activity levels by approximately five hours each week. The devices provided reminders and feedback to help participants set goals and track progress, leading to a significant increase in exercise frequency.
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·DateFeb 5, 2008
Scientists have found that natural variation is a built-in mechanism to allow the nervous system to explore and maintain motor skills, even in highly practiced skills like those seen in top athletes and musicians. This discovery has implications for rehabilitating patients following strokes and other damage to the nervous system.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature·DateDec 21, 2007
Researchers at the University of Washington have devised a theory that links uncertainty in climate change with climate sensitivity. The theory, published in Science, provides a yardstick for testing climate models and shows that small uncertainties can be amplified into large ones.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·DateOct 25, 2007
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New research shows that anticipating future choices can cause consumers to selectively focus on information suggesting alternative options, leading them to disregard their current choice's advantages. This phenomenon was replicated even when the chosen store was less expensive than others.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateAug 7, 2007
Researchers found that guilt initially drives withdrawal motivation but transforms into approach motivation when an opportunity for reparation presents itself. Participants who received negative feedback on racist responses showed increased guilt and approached anti-racist behaviors.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateJul 24, 2007
A new study published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research found that brief motivational interviews are still effective 15 months after initiation for college students sent to alcohol counseling. In-person interventions showed better long-term results than written feedback.
SourceAlcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research·DateJul 24, 2007
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A study by Temple University found that personalized mail feedback programs were more effective in increasing physical activity levels compared to phone-based counseling. Participants who received print-based feedback showed significant improvements in physical activity, with an average of 160 minutes per week.
SourceTemple University·JournalHealth Psychology·DateJun 26, 2007
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have received a four-year, $2 million award to continue development of the ASSISTment intelligent tutoring system. The system will provide teachers and parents with immediate feedback on student performance, helping them offer individualized instruction and track student progress over time.
The Peabody Treatment Progress Battery (PTPB) provides ongoing feedback to service providers, enabling mid-course treatment corrections. It assesses process and outcomes of treatment services across multiple domains and perspectives.
A study by Davy Lerouge and Luk Warlop found that familiarity with someone makes predicting their tastes more difficult due to overconfidence and ignoring contradictory cues. This leads people to pay less attention to product-specific attitude feedback, resulting in unwanted gift purchases.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateDec 5, 2006
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are developing a system that adds haptic feedback to robotic surgery tools, allowing surgeons to feel the work of mechanical helpers. The team is experimenting with techniques such as force sensors and computer models to convey tactile sensations to operators.
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Researchers created a prototype just-in-time support device that provides guidance on administering CPR and assessing victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The device improved performance to the level of American Heart Association guidelines, increasing the number of people able to provide life-saving treatment.
Researchers have found that continents are significantly weaker than previously suspected, with a narrow weak zone taking up most of the deformation. This discovery explains the origin of flat-lying zones of weakness known as detachment faults, which were not previously understood.
A survey of UK laboratories showed a 83% increase in lab test requests from primary care between 2000 and 2004. Two strategies developed by Dr. Bernie Croal reduced unnecessary test requests by 10-22% in Scottish primary care practices. These interventions are feasible within most laboratory settings.
Computer interface design should prioritize physical interactions, taking into account the physical world's intuitions and fidelity of control. Prototyping is key to gathering user feedback for continuous improvement, ensuring interfaces augment rather than replace human experiences.
SourceStanford University School of Engineering·DateFeb 18, 2006
Computer interface design should respect the real world, considering human intuitions and tactile experiences. Design principles emphasize balancing physical and virtual interactions to deliver information technology benefits without sacrificing physical advantages.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A study by Cornell University researcher Robb Willer found that men who feel insecure about their masculinity tend to display homophobic attitudes, support the Iraq War, and purchase SUVs. The research suggests that masculine overcompensation is a driving force behind these behaviors.
The UK government's patient-led NHS approach is unlikely to improve health as patients struggle to sift useful information from online sources. The Lancet comments that doctors and patients need to listen to each other more, rather than focusing on complaints culture, for effective care.
Researchers at OHSU developed a portable device that uses audio cues to assist individuals with balance disorders, such as those caused by vestibular loss or Parkinson's disease. The device has shown significant improvement in reducing sway area and increasing time spent within the safe zone during early testing.
SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·DateJul 13, 2005
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A six-week study found that video replay of teaching rounds significantly improved radiology residents' case-based knowledge and communication abilities. The study used videotaped feedback to help residents develop awareness of their strengths and nonverbal skills, reducing anxiety and improving board exam performance.
A study found that college students tend to overestimate volumes, over-pour drinks, and under-report levels of consumption. Educational feedback improves students' understanding of standard drink definitions, leading them to report a larger number of beverages consumed.
SourceAlcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research·DateApr 14, 2005
As we age, our brain's ability to filter out background noise and sort information affects our hearing. Researchers have found a 'feedback' problem in the brain that diminishes our ability to hear, particularly in older adults who experience age-related hearing loss.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·DateFeb 22, 2005
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Researchers developed an automated, personalized assistance system that monitors users' query patterns and provides help in finding needed information. The system achieved a 54% implementation rate among college students, outperforming passive help systems.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Information Processing and Management·DateFeb 18, 2005
Computer-based brief interventions using elements like feedback, empathy, and personal responsibility can effectively reduce drinking. Programs such as Drinker's Check-up, e-CHUG, and MyStudentBody.com show promising results in reducing heavy drinking and negative consequences.
SourceAlcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research·DateFeb 14, 2005
Research suggests that motivational interviewing may not be effective in reducing drug use behaviors, as individuals often resist weaker language during assessment feedback. Therapists should modify their techniques to avoid undermining existing motivation for behavior change.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology·DateMay 3, 2004
A virtual reality-based surgery simulator will allow surgeons to practice manipulating 3-D models of human organs using their sense of touch and vision, reducing operating room errors and improving patient outcomes. The simulator uses a novel computational technique to model human tissue and provide realistic touch feedback.
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Research found brief, in-person interventions are best for hazardous drinkers under 24. Computerized approaches with individualized feedback also show promise for college students. These methods can be delivered through electronic means, addressing barriers such as distance and fear of judgment.
SourceAlcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research·DateFeb 15, 2004
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a biofeedback system that provides instant visual feedback on rowing technique, helping rowers harmonize their movements and avoid lower back pain. The research has shown significant benefits in reducing injuries and improving performance in the sport.
Researchers found that musicians remembered music better when they heard it during learning, regardless of whether they heard the music when replayed it later. This contradicts matching theories and suggests that auditory feedback plays a crucial role in music memory.
SourceOhio State University·JournalMemory & Cognition·DateMay 21, 2003
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The new I-O Weblog offers a platform for APT's experts to share their knowledge and experiences in industrial and organizational psychology. Monthly blog topics will explore key issues such as credibility, talent management, and emerging trends in the field.
SourceApplied Psychological Techniques, Inc.·DateNov 30, 1999