From the Université de Genève press release: Does the potential to win or lose money influence the confidence one has in one’s own decisions? Does either of them help learn… Read more »
From the University of Plymouth press release: Imagine working in your office while the sun is shining outside. Thinking about what you could be doing instead of working is an… Read more »
From the University of Cambridge press release: Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state… Read more »
From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Researchers have known for years that parting from cash can be a psychologically painful experience for many people — much more so… Read more »
From the University of Arizona press release: We all make poor decisions from time to time. Researchers at the University of Arizona are working to better understand why, and they’re… Read more »
From the NYU Tandon School of Engineering press release: While the “wisdom of the crowd” shapes the behavior of large groups of people, less is known about small-group dynamics and… Read more »
From the Duke University press release: Why are some people able to patiently save for the future, while others opt for smaller amounts of money now? A new study from… Read more »
From the American Psychological Association press release: If you’re going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to your eating a healthier meal, unless you have a… Read more »
From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln press release: You’ve just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction. Then comes a choice: munch on an apple… Read more »
From the University of Zurich press release: Nudging, the concept of influencing people’s behavior without imposing rules, bans or coercion, is an idea that government officials and marketing specialists alike… Read more »
