Liquid Death, Moral Debt: Ironic Naming and the Effect on Healthiness Perception
ABSTRACT Ironic brand names such as “Liquid Death” and “Surreal Cereal” are increasingly common in the marketplace to compete for consumers’ limited attention. Yet, we know little about their downstream consequences for product inferences. Across experiments, we show that ironic names diminish perceptions of product morality, which in turn lowers ...
Smaraki Mohanty +2 more
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Acoustic spectral feedback in vocal learning: a systematic review of psychological mechanisms and skill outcomes. [PDF]
Zhang Y.
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ABSTRACT The rise of AI companions has sparked interest in their potential to alleviate the growing social problem of loneliness, yet evidence of their effectiveness remains unsettled. Drawing on social surrogacy theory with a theories‐in‐use approach, this research introduces synthetic mindfulness, defined as consumers' judgment of an AI companion's ...
Varqa Shamsi Bahar +3 more
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Self-regulated vocal health in undergraduate vocal music education: a qualitative needs analysis. [PDF]
Xiao G, Mazlan CAN.
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Abstract Background Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by asymmetric limb rigidity, apraxia, dystonia, and myoclonus, with no approved symptomatic or disease‐modifying drug treatments. Neurologic music therapy (NMT)® employs evidence‐based techniques targeting sensorimotor rehabilitation, and high ...
Kyurim Kang +4 more
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The rhythmic mind: how music tempo shapes creative self-efficacy through cognitive flexibility. [PDF]
Zhang J, Meng D.
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Apathy in Lewy Body Disorders: A Position Paper
Abstract Apathy is one of the most prevalent and disabling non‐motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), collectively referred to as Lewy body disorders (LBDs). It is associated with reduced quality of life, accelerated cognitive decline, increased caregiver burden, and poorer functional outcomes, yet remains ...
Jaime Kulisevsky +12 more
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Inclusive musical environments in educational contexts: a conceptual framework for equity, participation, and student wellbeing. [PDF]
Alleres-Otero L +3 more
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Determinants of Cueing Responsiveness in Parkinson's Disease: Insights from the UNITE‐PD Study
Abstract Background Cueing strategies are widely used to improve gait in Parkinson's disease (PD), but interindividual variability in cueing responsiveness remains poorly understood. Objectives The objective of the study was to identify determinants of internal and external cueing efficacy in persons with PD.
Cindel Albers +16 more
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Rhythm-centred music interventions for motor coordination and rehabilitation: a scoping review of mechanisms, design principles, and technology-assisted assessment. [PDF]
Song Y, Wei Y.
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