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 more quickly? Researchers from the…
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 example of “counterfactual thinking.” New…
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 of mind and predicting their…
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 than spending money with a…
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 looking to the eyes for…
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 how individuals interact to make…
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 Duke University takes a close…
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 lot on your mind, according…
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 or indulge in the chocolatey…
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 are keen to harness, and…