Bujibuji Simba Nyamaume
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"The mere presence of money changes people," says researcher Dr Kathleen Vohs, from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. "The effect can be negative or positive," she adds.
Vohs' team studied nearly 300 undergraduates in nine experiments. Some students received play money, and others sat in front of computers with money screensavers. For comparison, other students didn't get any money, and sat at computers with screensavers of landscapes or other scenes.
In every test, students who received or were reminded of money:
- Were more self-sufficient
- Worked longer by themselves before asking for help
- Were less inclined to help others when asked
- Preferred to work and spend their leisure time alone
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