Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3280: The Kewpie Doll Effect
Posted on · Episode: 3280 Neoteny, Cute, and the Kewpie Doll Effect. Today, we consider “cute.”
Tag: consumer psychology
Houston Matters
Why Does The Experience Of Purchasing A Vehicle Often Have To Be So Unpleasant?
Posted on · Buying a car -- it’s not the most pleasant of experiences for many consumers. Dr. Lynn Godwin from the University of St. Thomas gives us advice on improving the experience.
Houston Matters
How Our Emotions Determine How Much We Spend for the Holidays
Posted on · During the holidays, do you ever feel pressure to buy things you really can't afford? According to research co-authored by a University of Houston professor, many of us actually feel guilt when buying a luxury product — whether during the holidays or the rest of the year. Dr. Vanessa Patrick at UH's Bauer College of […]