Social, Economic and Legal Sciences

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No such thing as a ‘universal’ intelligence test. Cultural differences determine results country by country

Scientists from the University of Granada have studied 54 individuals—half Spanish and half Moroccan—to determine how IQ tests work Researchers at the University of Granada have shown that a universal test of intelligence quotient (IQ) does not exist. Results in this type of test are determined by cultural differences. Their objective was to study and… Seguir Leyendo No such thing as a ‘universal’ intelligence test. Cultural differences determine results country by country

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Study suggests that so-called “female intuition” could be linked to lower exposure to testosterone in women while in whomb

Spanish scientists suggest that women are “more intuitive” than men due to a biological component, which would predispose women to adopt a “less reflexive” attitude to their lives than men The authors of the study, among which is a lecturer of the University of Granada, have published their results in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, from tests… Seguir Leyendo Study suggests that so-called “female intuition” could be linked to lower exposure to testosterone in women while in whomb

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Gambling addicts present brain function abnormalities that affect their decision-making capacity

University of Granada researchers compare psychological similarities and differences and brain function in cocaine addicts and gambling addicts These individuals tend to make more significantly bad decisions when experiencing negative emotions like anxiety or sadness University of Granada researchers have analysed similarities and differences in psychological profile and brain function when comparing cocaine addicts and… Seguir Leyendo Gambling addicts present brain function abnormalities that affect their decision-making capacity

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Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

Researchers at the University of Granada have evaluated the impact these photos have on people through a questionnaire and by conducting physiological tests with a polygraph Not only are some of the images not perceived as negative—people actually see them as positive. So, they could have the opposite effect by motivating people to approach the… Seguir Leyendo Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

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Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

Researchers at the University of Granada have evaluated the impact these photos have on people through a questionnaire and by conducting physiological tests with a polygraph Not only are some of the images not perceived as negative—people actually see them as positive. So, they could have the opposite effect by motivating people to approach the… Seguir Leyendo Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

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Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

Researchers at the University of Granada have evaluated the impact these photos have on people through a questionnaire and by conducting physiological tests with a polygraph Not only are some of the images not perceived as negative—people actually see them as positive. So, they could have the opposite effect by motivating people to approach the… Seguir Leyendo Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact

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A Statistical Technique Has Been Designed That Identifies All Possible Causes of Severity in a Traffic Accident

Researchers from the University of Granada have created a system to enable a much more accurate analysis of severe accident injuries. The results of the study have been published in the latest volume of the journal, “Accident Analysis & Prevention” University of Granada researchers have developed a new statistical technique that enables an exhaustive analysis… Seguir Leyendo A Statistical Technique Has Been Designed That Identifies All Possible Causes of Severity in a Traffic Accident

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A Statistical Technique Has Been Designed That Identifies All Possible Causes of Severity in a Traffic Accident

Researchers from the University of Granada have created a system to enable a much more accurate analysis of severe accident injuries. The results of the study have been published in the latest volume of the journal, “Accident Analysis & Prevention” University of Granada researchers have developed a new statistical technique that enables an exhaustive analysis… Seguir Leyendo A Statistical Technique Has Been Designed That Identifies All Possible Causes of Severity in a Traffic Accident

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A Study Confirms that Elderly People Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy

University of Granada researchers present an article in the renowned publication, “Journal of Happiness Studies”, in which they connect the present and past happiness of over 65s (men and women) with different personal and socio-demographic characteristics The elderly persons that took part in the study claimed to be “significantly less happy now than before” (6.6… Seguir Leyendo A Study Confirms that Elderly People Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy

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A Study Confirms that Elderly People Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy

University of Granada researchers present an article in the renowned publication, “Journal of Happiness Studies”, in which they connect the present and past happiness of over 65s (men and women) with different personal and socio-demographic characteristics The elderly persons that took part in the study claimed to be “significantly less happy now than before” (6.6… Seguir Leyendo A Study Confirms that Elderly People Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy