Weight misperception is common among adolescents with obesity, but it is not known whether weight perception is related to future weight gain. The objective of the study was to examine the prospective ...

Obesity prevention in childhood is important. However, changing children's lifestyle behaviors to reduce overweight is a substantial challenge. Accurately perceiving oneself as overweight/obese has ...

A misperception—the belief that the ability to do difficult mathematics is something that you either have or don't—currently prevents many American girls from opting for a major in physics, ...

High school girls with body image behavioral misperceptions are more likely to have had at least one alcoholic drink, as well as engaged in episodes of heavy drinking, than their peers without these ...

Misperception can indeed contribute to confusion and misunderstanding. When false or inaccurate information is circulated and accepted as truth, it can lead to distorted perspectives and misguided ...

Successful professionals know how to manage reputation, whether it is their own or their company’s. Misperceptions abound. Humans are simple creatures. They can make quick judgments on little ...