Answering Thorny Questions, Quickly (06-10-09)
Wolfram Alpha is clear about their objectives.
Wolfram Alpha is clear about their objectives.
Environmental psychologists wax eloquently on the psychological benefits of having a home territory that can be personalized, where family members can bond, etc.
Premature babies face many challenges to having a pleasant childhood, including learning to eat and experiencing pain.
Traveler perceptions of aircraft seat comfort are related to pilot and flight attendant professionalism.
Sit-Stand desks are becoming more common, and there is new scientific information indicating their value.
A recent discussion among readers of the listserv for the Division for Population and Environment of the American Psychological Association focused on psychological reasons why people might chose to live in very large homes, also known as McMansions.
Several useful associations to specific scents were noted at the 2007 conference of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS).
A recent survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) of architects reports that “70% of architects say client demand is the leading driver of green building and that the primary reason these owners and developers are demanding greener buildings is for reduced operating costs.”
Environmental satisfaction is associated with job satisfaction, but not directly; environmental satisfaction is tied to job satisfaction through satisfaction with management and satisfaction with compensation.
The speed of thought influences mood. People are in a more positive mood when they are thinking quickly as opposed to slowly.