Decoding Decision Making, One Neuron at a Time
Researcher Daeyeol Lee uses methods from economics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to understand the brain’s ability to make decisions. More
Decision Making
Cross-Examining Our “Fixed Pie” Approach to Truth
The zero-sum fallacy, the idea that a gain in one area must result in a loss in another, may be a confounding factor at work in courtrooms worldwide. More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring causal inference about outcomes, preschoolers’ conversational turns, and contributors to prosocial behavior following a natural disaster. More
Funding for New Initiative on Decision Making and Behavior
The Russell Sage Foundation has announced a new grant opportunity connected to a special initiative titled “Decision Making and Human Behavior in Context.” More
Context Shapes Choice of Healthy Foods
When choosing between indulgent and healthy foods, your pick may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf. More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring how trait anxiety relates to attention, how choosing different career paths may shape personality development, and how attentional selection contributes to risky decision making. More