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Human Behavior

September 4, 2012

Are Numbers Gendered?

What they reveal about the human mind.

July 2, 2012

Decisions, Decisions

Why humans can’t seem to make the “right” choices.

July 2, 2012

Buying Behaviors of Emerging Middle Classes

How new consumers in developing nations choose their brands.

April 2, 2012

Answering Unasked Questions

Identifying bias in consumer surveys and compensating for it.

March 5, 2012

Making Up Our Minds

When are people individuals and when are they part of a group?

February 2, 2012

The Biggest Regret of All

Life begets regrets, but one looms larger than the others.

January 1, 2012

Be Good, Get Mad

Exerting self-control makes people more inclined to anger.

December 1, 2011

Navigating Culture in Negotiations

Bargaining style can affect outcomes.

November 1, 2011

Understanding the Emotion of Loss

The mental processes behind loss aversion.

June 1, 2011

A Trusted Name

Why we trust people we do not know.

April 1, 2011

A Widespread Stigma

Why are people with mental illness judged unfairly?

November 1, 2010

Reward Now, Punish Later

Punishment alone may not change social norms

September 1, 2010

Corporate Sweet Talk

How flattery can earn seats in the boardroom.

August 1, 2010

The Downside of Deliberating

Why you may not want to think it over.

May 1, 2010

Learning to Use Regret

Studies in the negative emotions and how to use them

October 1, 2009

Don’t Stand by Me

The role of personal connections in failing projects

October 1, 2009

Tort Reform No Miracle Cure

Limiting liability has limited impact on healthcare costs

August 3, 2009

Beware the Siren’s Song

Maintain self-control by avoiding temptation

April 23, 2009

Living Outside the Box

Living abroad boosts creativity

January 1, 2009

When Does One Good Deed Deserve Another?

The calculus of reciprocity

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