NC State researchers use simulator to make roads safer
CBS: Distracted driving is a major problem in the nation, ranging from what’s on the radio to making calls and… More
Decision Making
White People Show Race Bias When Judging Deception
Research shows that White people are more likely to perceive a Black person as a truth-teller compared with a White person, although their spontaneous behavior indicates the reverse bias… More
Unearned Fun Tastes Just as Sweet
We may be inclined to think that a fun experience will be all the more enjoyable if we save it until we’ve finished our work or chores, but new research shows that this intuition may be misguided. … More
Estes Fund Grants Aim to Raise Awareness of Computational Tools
The William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund, which was created to honor the legacy of influential psychological scientist Bill… More
Sequential Options Prompt Future Thinking, Boost Patience
Framing choices in terms of a sequence of events can help us exercise patience by prompting us to imagine the future. … More
How to Get the Wealthy to Donate
The New York Times: Wealthy people are selfish jerks. So are their children. That is the implication, at least, of… More