People Underestimate the Power of Saying ‘Thanks’
When thanking someone, individuals underestimate the level of happiness their expression of gratitude brings to the recipient, a series of experiments shows. … More
Observations
Republicans and Democrats Generally Agree on Climate Change – But Not With Each Other
Republicans and Democrats may agree on the existence, causes, and risks of climate change more than they think, although their… More
When Mind Wandering is a Strategy, Not a Disadvantage
Whether we are listening in a meeting or going for a walk, our minds often stray from the present task… More
Can Scientific Rigor and Creativity Coexist?
Concerns about replicability and openness of psychological research have led to a transformation in scientific practices and methods in recent… More
How Other People’s Investments Can Elicit the Sunk-Cost Fallacy
You rent a movie, only to realize 20 minutes in that it’s a terrible film – but you keep watching it… More
Why Some People Get Little Pleasure From Social Interaction
Social interaction is considered to be such an important contributor to physical and mental well-being that individuals who show relatively… More