Thumbnail image for Buy More Experiences and Less Stuff

Buy More Experiences and Less Stuff

10 November 2011

Experiences improve with time, resist unfavourable comparisons and are often mentally revisited (unlike stuff).

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for Why Spending Money on Others Promotes Your Happiness

Why Spending Money on Others Promotes Your Happiness

31 October 2011

Contrary to many people's instincts, money spent on others gives more happiness than money spent on themselves.

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for The Dangers of Comparison Shopping

The Dangers of Comparison Shopping

27 October 2011

Canon or Nikon? Apple or PC? This or that? Does it really make that much difference? No, not as much as we predict.

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for Why Many Small Pleasures Beat Fewer Larger Ones

Why Many Small Pleasures Beat Fewer Larger Ones

25 October 2011

The psychological mysteries of cakes and massages revealed.

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for Are Men or Women More Cooperative?

Are Men or Women More Cooperative?

20 October 2011

Men edge out women in single-sex interactions, but women win in mixed-sex situations.

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for 7 Ways Work Can Make You Physically Sick

7 Ways Work Can Make You Physically Sick

18 October 2011

Sick of work? If you are held back by your organisation, it may be making you physically sick.

Continue reading →
Thumbnail image for Stop Being Socially Lazy and Start Enjoying Yourself

Stop Being Socially Lazy and Start Enjoying Yourself

14 October 2011

Talking to strangers is more fun than we predict because showing off makes us feel good.

Continue reading →

Text: © All rights reserved.

Images: Creative Commons License

PsyBlog uses Wordpress and a customised Thesis theme.