Behavioral Strategies More Effective Than Persuasion in Promoting Vaccination
A new report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest identifies the most effective ways to increase vaccination rates… More
Health Decision Making
Calorie Labels Affect Decision Making in Overweight Individuals
When calorie information was displayed people who were overweight showed decision making that was similar to those who had normal weight… More
Is There an Ideal Number of Health Messages to Prompt New Habits?
Intending to follow through with health recommendations may depend on how many suggestions your doctor gives… More
A Stable Home May Delay Diagnosis of Childhood Disorders
Adults may “explain away” symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment… More
Behavioral ‘Nudges’ Offer a Cost-Effective Policy Tool
A study examining the cost-effectiveness of nudges and typical policy interventions shows that nudges often yield high returns at a low cost… More
A Surprising New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating
Scientific American: Autonomy, peer relationships, and parental conflict — these are the universal themes that made the popular 1990s comic… More