For the Kids Sake, Argue with Them

Research finds that youth who were comfortable expressing their opinions at home were better at rejecting peer pressure ... especially teens who used reason to persuade their mothers instead of insults or whining.

Perhaps the independence cultivated at home carries over to school. Those comfortable in relying on their mothers when stressed are less likely to feel dependent on - and less influenced by - friends.

Crowded Store = Bad for Business

Research finds that customers accidentally touched in a store were more likely to leave the store with a negative impression.

In the study, attractive people briefly touched shoppers or stood next to them. Customers who were slightly touched spent less time in the store and were more likely to have a negative view of the products than those left alone. The effect was most observable when male strangers did the touching.

Selective Attention

This test will blow your mind