Authors

Marian M. Jones

Toy story
Reports that gender stereotypes continue to influence parents' decisions when buying toys for their children, according to Niagara University researchers who interviewed adults from local toy stores. Reasons behind the trend.
Seeing dyslexia more clearly
Reports on a study conducted by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) scientists which revealed that a region in the brain which responds to moving images may play a role in dyslexia.
Out of Office, Out of Control
For some folks, telecommuting actually interferes with family life by fueling workaholic ways.
Why entrepreneurs take the plunge
States that entrepreneurs are not always risk-takers by nature. Why they are able to face the enormous odds against a successful startup; Key components to entrepreneurial success.
Multiracial responses
Suggests that a multiracial person's answers to questions about ethnicity may depend on the race of interviewer. Overview of the study of multiracial mothers questioning on which race do they personally identify most closely; Implication of the study.
A Workout with Personality
Tailoring your workout to your personality can help you stick with sports.
How to catch a budding psychopath
Looks at how psychopathic traits could be detected in childhood. Development of the Childhood Psychopath Scale (CPS); Its uses.
Do Flexible Schedules Work?
Flexible work hours aren't best for everyone. Find out who benefits.
The roaming empire
Reports the effects of moving from one home to another among Americans; Sufferings of movers; How neighbors can help newcomers adjust; Views of Mindy Fullilove regarding the importance of places to a person's life.
Female Boss, Bad Review
Employees may see bad reviews by female and African American bosses as unfair.
Romance in the air
Deals with military sexual connotations. Sexual connotations of dating behaviors rated by Air Force cadets; Sex differences in cadets' perception.
The world of speed
Presents the result of a study on different countries to determine which has the fastest way of life. Factors in ranking the countries; Implications of the study.
Eeek! It's E-mail
Reports the attitude of adults towards technology based on a survey. Explanation for this behavior; How to deal with fear of technology.
Battling Battering
How to help a coworker who shows up with a black eye.
Time bandits
Asserts the decreasing working hours of Americans. Comparison of the quantity of hours spent by woman and man on their duties during the 1960s; Reason for the illusion that Americans work so much.
Divorce: Short End of the Stick
Why men are more dissatisfied than women during divorce settlements—and it has less to do with money.
In Bad Company
Ethical no-nos have become commonplacein the office.
Takeoffs take teamwork
Provides information on the study of Harvard psychologist Richard Hackman about the importance of teamwork to flight safety. Effects of frequent scheduling changes to the performance of flight crews; Reason why ever-changing teams is used in the airlines and the military; Suggestion of Hackman for flight captains.
More Java, Better Boss?
Will an extra cup of coffee help you manage your company?
The Rags-to-Riches Formula
Why some people overcome staggering economic disadvantages.