From the yearly archives:

2010

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Does Delaying Decisions Lead to Better Outcomes?

27 April 2010

Decision-makers move away from the default after a delay.

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Buying Green is About Being Seen

26 April 2010

One of the most successful cars in the US is the hybrid electric Toyota Prius. On the surface there isn't much going for it: it has a sluggish engine, small trunk, cloth seats and it's certainly no looker.

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The Trust Gap: Why People Are So Cynical

22 April 2010

How do people come to believe that others are so much less trustworthy than themselves?

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Email: Why People Feel Lying is Justified

20 April 2010

New experiment finds 50% more lies on email than pen and paper.

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Does Your Social Networking Profile Say Too Much?

15 April 2010

Research reveals what personal information Facebook users disclose, and who discloses the most.

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Six Psychological Reasons Consumer Culture is Unsatisfying

13 April 2010

Why material purchases are unsatisfying and what to do about it.

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Boost Creativity: 7 Unusual Psychological Techniques

30 March 2010

Looking for the last piece of the puzzle? Try these 7 research-based techniques for increasing creativity.

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