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In study, real-time feedback on metrics of collaborative processes failed to boost performance, collective intelligence

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that real-time feedback on collaboration metrics does not improve team performance and can even make it worse. By narrowing the feedback to a single metric, teams focused too much on that signal and neglected coordination strategy, leading to decreased overall performance.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalCollective Intelligence·DateApr 30, 2026

New deep learning framework solves the cold-start problem

A new framework, DUPGT-CDR, uses gating networks to effectively incorporate both positive and negative feedback in cross-domain recommendation systems, achieving lower prediction errors and improved convergence speed. The framework offers more precise product recommendations and personalized learning resources across various domains.

SourceDoshisha University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 16, 2026

Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women

A study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that evaluators who feel social pressure to avoid exhibiting prejudice deliver more positive feedback to women, even if it means holding them back from growth opportunities. This 'protective paternalism' can ultimately hinder career advancement.

SourceWashington State University·JournalJournal of Business and Psychology·DateAug 14, 2024
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Should celebrities and influencers turn off their social media comments? A new study suggests they are less persuasive and likable when they do

Influencers who disable social media comments are perceived as less sincere, less receptive to consumer feedback, and incur professional consequences. This behavior can undermine their ability to connect with followers, even when the displayed comments are mostly negative in nature.

SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateJun 11, 2024

Breaking DNA Goldilocks-style

Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered a phosphorylation pathway that regulates meiotic double-strand break activity, ensuring genome stability. Enzymes ATR kinase and PP4 phosphatase work together to maintain a balance of DNA breaks, allowing for successful meiosis.

SourceKyoto University·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2022
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A new strategy for counteracting the impact of negative online brand reviews

Researchers found that consumers scrutinize social distance in negative reviews to protect their identities and brands. Displaying reviewers' profiles can highlight social distance and consistency, protecting and benefiting identity-relevant brands after negative reviews. This strategy helps managers cultivate strong brand relationships.

SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateFeb 17, 2022

Late decarbonizers face mounting economic risks

Countries lagging behind in renewable energy adoption risk lower industrial competitiveness and economic instability. Uneven transition patterns can exacerbate existing international tensions, making it difficult for late decarbonizers to catch up with early movers.

SourceResearch Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam·JournalEnvironmental Science & Policy·TypeSurvey·DateAug 9, 2021

Parts of Greenland may be on the verge of tipping: New early-warning signals detected

Researchers detected new early-warning signals indicating the Greenland Ice Sheet's destabilization and potential melting at limited warming levels. The study suggests that a tipping point is approaching in the central-western part of the ice sheet, which could lead to substantial long-term sea level rise.

SourcePotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 17, 2021
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How exposure to negative feedback in influences goal-directed consumer behaviors

A new study finds that exposure to negative feedback motivates consumers to pursue proving goals, such as demonstrating competence, but reduces motivation for enjoyment goals, like having fun. This phenomenon suggests a complex relationship between self-esteem threats, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of the Association for Consumer Research·DateMay 26, 2020

Neurological brain markers might detect risk for psychotic disorders

Researchers found neurological markers in the brain that can detect people at-risk for developing psychotic disorders. The study used MRI scans to identify dysfunction in the striatum region, which is associated with increased levels of dopamine and faulty learning feedback.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalNeuropsychopharmacology·DateAug 27, 2019

To keep the creative juices flowing, employees should be receptive to criticism

A recent study by Yeun Joon Kim found that negative feedback from bosses can stifle creativity, but criticism from colleagues or employees of lower rank can have the opposite effect. The key takeaway is for managers and coworkers to be more mindful when offering negative feedback.

SourceUniversity of Toronto, Rotman School of Management·JournalAcademy of Management Journal·DateApr 4, 2019
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Personel management - when self-doubt misjudges achievement

A new study explores how gender impacts the impostor syndrome, finding that women tend to redouble their efforts despite negative feedback. Men who feel like impostors react more negatively to criticism and performance evaluation.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalPersonality and Individual Differences·DateJun 14, 2018

Certain smiles aren't all they're cracked up to be

A new study found that 'dominance' smiles, which signal disapproval, increase physical stress and challenge social standing. In contrast, 'reward' and 'affiliation' smiles, which reinforce behavior, facilitate or maintain social bonds.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 1, 2018

UNLV study reveals breakthrough in decoding brain function

The research team discovered a neural signal in the brain's ACC that detects unexpected outcomes, offering clues to the cellular origin of feedback negativity. This finding has significant implications for our ability to detect situations where we can learn more effectively.

SourceUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas·JournalNeuron·DateSep 25, 2017
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Negative feedback loops help maintain the function of mutated proteins

Researchers found that negative feedback loops act as a shock absorber to buffer damage from mutations, allowing genes to mutate without compromising function. This mechanism may foster long-term adaptation while reducing immediate fitness risk, with implications for evolution and cancer treatment.

SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 22, 2016

Doubts about career potential can pave way for immoral professional conduct

Researchers found that negative feedback can prompt immoral behavior in high-achieving students pursuing careers in law, business, and STEM fields. Those who received negative feedback were more likely to endorse questionable behaviors, such as breaking contracts or disparaging others, to demonstrate their professional capabilities.

SourceNew York University·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·DateMar 28, 2016

Finding fake feedback

Researchers develop algorithm to identify and block falsified feedback, ensuring ecommerce trust management systems' integrity. The algorithm uses a clustering approach to group similar ratings together and determine the credibility of individual ratings.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Trust Management in Computing and Communications·DateNov 26, 2015

Color-blind? Whites aware of their bias better for modern race issues, says new study

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology finds that white Americans who acknowledge their biases are more effective at addressing contemporary racial challenges. The research suggests that personal awareness and acceptance are key factors in developing 'concerned awareness' of racial bias.

SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·DateJul 15, 2015
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A 'forest instead of the trees' viewpoint may motivate change after negative feedback

Researchers found that people are more likely to accept criticism and make changes if they take a broad, high-level construal view. This involves considering the big picture and believing change is possible. The study's findings have practical implications for delivering negative feedback in the workplace and health education campaigns.

SourceSociety for Personality and Social Psychology·JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin·DateApr 24, 2015

Researcher builds a better job performance review

A Kansas State University researcher has found that nobody likes negative feedback, even those trying to learn. Culbertson suggests focusing on constructive feedback, avoiding numerical ratings, and eliminating the 'sandwich' approach. This can help managers improve employee motivation, commitment, and performance.

SourceKansas State University·JournalJournal of Personnel Psychology·DateFeb 24, 2014

Feedback can have a negative impact on performance

A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found that people's performance worsened when they had to make sense of feedback while performing a main task. The research highlights the importance of considering task complexity when providing feedback to avoid hindering performance.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalFrontiers in Neuroscience·DateAug 14, 2012
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Retail therapy: Shopping to cope with future challenges

A new study reveals that consumers shop proactively to protect themselves against potential challenges, yet reactively after experiencing stress. They tend to choose products specifically associated with bolstering or guarding the self under threat.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateJun 19, 2012

Why do experts seek negative feedback to get motivated?

A study found that experts are more motivated by negative feedback than novices, while novices respond better to positive feedback. This suggests that marketers should target experts with negative feedback to promote motivation and change attitudes.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateNov 15, 2011

When words get hot, mental multitaskers collect cool

Research by Demaree and Schmeichel found that people with high working memory capacity are better at controlling their emotions after receiving harsh criticism. They use a coping mechanism to make themselves feel better, resulting in less negative emotions.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalEmotion·DateMay 11, 2011
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Why the eye is better than a camera

Researchers discovered that the human eye's horizontal cells boost photoreceptor signals while preserving contrast, allowing for sharper images with less sacrifice of shadow detail. This positive feedback mechanism is found across vertebrates and is thought to be responsible for the eye's ability to detect faint details near edges.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateMay 3, 2011

Soil-borne pathogens drive tree diversity in forests, study shows

Research led by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scientists finds that soil-borne pathogens drive species diversity and explain patterns of tree abundance. The study's findings suggest that certain tree species are more susceptible to pathogens, which prevents rare species from becoming abundant.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee·JournalNature·DateJun 25, 2010

Biologist discovers 'stop' signal in honey bee communication

A biologist at UC San Diego discovered a 'stop' signal in honey bee communication that warns nest mates about dangers. The signal reduces recruitment to dangerous food patches and is an example of negative feedback in superorganisms.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCurrent Biology·DateFeb 11, 2010
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Uncertainty can be more stressful than clear negative feedback

A new study published in Psychological Science found that individuals with high neuroticism levels prefer clear negative information over uncertainty. Researchers measured brain activity and found stronger responses to uncertain feedback in these individuals.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalPsychological Science·DateNov 20, 2008

Uncertainty can be more stressful than clear negative feedback

A new study published in Psychological Science found that neurotic individuals react stronger to uncertain feedback than clear negative information. This suggests that some people prefer the devil they know over the unknown, and high levels of Neuroticism contribute to this dislike.

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateNov 20, 2008

From 12 years onward you learn differently

Research reveals that children aged 8-9 and adults process negative feedback differently than those aged 12-13. Eight-year-olds learn primarily through positive feedback, while twelve-year-olds use it to learn from their mistakes more efficiently. Adults do the same, but with improved efficiency.

SourceLeiden University·DateSep 25, 2008
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Hormone resistance of pituitary tumors and Cushing disease explained

A Montréal research group identified two essential components of negative feedback control in hormone regulation, which are deficient in about half of pituitary tumors from Cushing disease patients. This finding provides a molecular explanation for hormone resistance and may lead to better management of the condition.

SourceInstitut de recherches cliniques de Montreal·JournalGenes & Development·DateOct 23, 2006

Established eBay sellers get higher prices for good reputations

A University of Michigan study reveals that established eBay sellers can earn up to 8% more revenue than new sellers due to their positive reputation. The feedback system on the site effectively rewards reputable sellers and deters buyers from trusting those with low reputations.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalExperimental Economics·DateJul 6, 2006