New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring advice giving and motivation, mechanisms underlying face and expression processing impairments in autism, and visual perception in peripersonal space… More
Giving
People Pick Gifts That Will “Wow” Rather Than Satisfy Recipients
Gift givers tend to focus on the “big reveal,” choosing the gift that will surprise and delight the recipient in the moment over the one that will bring long-term satisfaction… More
How Reciprocity Can Magnify Inequality
A series of studies show that people tend to reciprocate others’ actions in ways that increase disparities in wealth… More
The Best (and Worst) Holiday Gifts, According to Science
‘Tis the season—of scrambling to finish your holiday shopping before the big day. If you’re still looking for some last-minute… More
Merci pour ce cadeau (Thank you for this gift)
Le Monde: Aujourd’hui, les cadeaux pour adultes les plus vendus (étude Deloitte, 2013) sont, dans l’ordre : les livres, le chocolat… More
The Psychology Behind Bad Gift-Giving: Where Buyers Go Wrong
NBC: As though holiday shopping weren’t nerve-racking enough, there’s yet another factor to stress out about: the prospect of buying… More