Human Behavior
December 1, 2025
When It Comes to Giving, People Value Time over Money
Monetary donations are generally more helpful for charities. So why do people prefer to donate their time instead?
Samantha Kassirer and Rima Touré-Tillery
December 1, 2025
Can Email Reminders Help Fix the Savings Crisis?
A megastudy finds that a simple nudge can make a meaningful difference.
Katherine Milkman, Sean Ellis, Dean Karlan and and coauthors
December 1, 2025
Houston, We Have a Solution
Kellogg researchers reveal a set of best practices—based on simulated missions to Mars—to keep teams working together effectively.
Noshir Contractor and Leslie DeChurch
November 24, 2025
Podcast: I Respectfully Disagree
From ketchup on hot dogs to politics, it can be hard to talk constructively about polarizing issues. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we play a game to recognize the traps we often fall into and learn how to avoid them.
Steven Franconeri
November 4, 2025
What Does It Mean to Be Rational?
It’s more than just being logical and analytical, research shows. But misperceptions can affect how people are treated and how much they are paid.
Charles Dorison and Tessa Charlesworth
October 17, 2025
Agree to Disagree? 5 Tips to Cool Down a Heated Argument.
A new game helps people find common ground on divisive issues. But you don’t need to play to practice its principles.
Steven Franconeri
October 1, 2025
In the Legalized Drug Industry, Stereotypes May Drive Sales
Conventional wisdom says that minority-owned branding limits your audience. That’s not the case for cannabis and psychedelics.
Chethana Achar, Nidhi Agrawal and Keyaira Lock
October 1, 2025
Strong-Arm Leaders Often Get the Minority Vote
A study of voter preferences in the U.S. and Europe—across a wide range of races, ethnicities, and political affiliations—reveals why.
Krishnan Nair, Marlon Mooijman and Maryam Kouchaki
September 1, 2025
Why Big Problems Can Feel Small
When people hear a problem is widespread, they are less likely to consider it serious—and less inclined to act.
Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, Troncoso Peres Luiza Tanoue and Ayelet Fishbach
May 1, 2024
How the Inequality Around Us Shapes Our Perceptions of Morality
Lie, cheat, steal … no big deal? When we feel like we’re not in control of our lives, it’s easier to accept unethical behavior.
Christopher To, Dylan Wiwad and Maryam Kouchaki
November 22, 2023
Take 5: The Psychology of Charitable Giving
What makes us give? Research reveals the surprising factors that shape our generosity.
Ike Silver, Maryam Kouchaki, Rima Touré-Tillery and and coauthors
September 28, 2023
It’s Election Season. Here Comes the Morally Charged Language.
In the U.S., presidential candidates across the political spectrum lean on value-laden rhetoric—but emphasize different values.
Kobi Hackenburg, William Brady and Manos Tsakiris
May 3, 2022
The Psychological Factor That Helps Shape Our Moral Decision-Making
We all have a preferred motivation style. When that aligns with how we’re approaching a specific goal, it can impact how ethical we are in sticky situations.
Chethana Achar and Angela Y. Lee
February 2, 2022
Psychological Factors—More Than Demographics—Drive Vaccine Behavior
The finding gives policymakers and medical professionals an important tool.
Angela Y. Lee, Jane Jiaqian Wang, Ulf Bockenholt, Leonard Lee, Rafal Ohme and Catherine Yeung
February 1, 2022
What the Psychology of Resilience Can Tell Us About Enduring the Pandemic
Plus, what organizations can do to help their employees cope.
Lauren Eskreis-Winkler
January 3, 2020
The Psychology Behind Conflict—and When It Can Be Harnessed for Good
A conversation about the role conflict plays in organizations and communities.
Brian Uzzi, Nour Kteily and Cynthia S. Wang
June 4, 2019
Take 5: The Psychology of Healthy Eating
Opting for a salad instead of a steak can be hard. Research from Kellogg can help.
Alexander Chernev, Rima Touré-Tillery, Michal Maimaran, Yuval Salant, David A. Matsa and Nancy Qian
April 2, 2018
What Makes Deceit Such a Hard Habit to Break?
New research gets at the psychology behind serial misconduct.
Maryam Kouchaki, Kyle Dobson, Adam Waytz and Nour Kteily
March 6, 2017
The Psychology Behind Fake News
Cognitive biases help explain our polarized media climate.
Adam Waytz
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