Curiosity paradoxically increases people's patience for an answer, while simultaneously making them more eager to hear it, finds a new study by Duke neuroscientists. The research might help teachers ...

New research shows that curiosity can prioritize the journey over the outcome DURHAM, NC – Curiosity paradoxically increases people’s eagerness and patience for an answer, finds a new study by Duke ...

Illustrations like this were used in a Duke University study of curiosity and patience that found people who were more motivated to get an answer were actually more patient to receive it. DURHAM, N.C.

Curiosity paradoxically increases people’s eagerness and patience for an answer, finds a new study by Duke neuroscientists. The research might help teachers and students alike by describing a side of ...