Prior studies have found a strong negative relation between smoking and body mass index (BMI). Smoking and unhealthy eating both imply a preference for utility in the present at the expense of future ...

According to a new study by Dr. Yonat Zwebner of Reichman University’s Arison School of Business and her colleagues, when someone says that they have “no preference,” it has an effect on the ...

The study of preference theory and decision-making delves into how individuals and collectives assess and order alternative outcomes under conditions of uncertainty and complexity. Traditionally ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract When cotton, geranium, petunia, tobacco, tomato, and velvetleaf were presented simultaneously to strains of the Heliothine moth, Heliothis ...

Based on a framework for addiction recently published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences, philosopher Chrisoula Andreou has offered up ideas to consider in our understanding of ...

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Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an ...