Topic: Nudges
The Listening Gap: Speakers Assume They’re Heard, the Spoken-To Often Feign Attentiveness
A growing body of research questions the value of the nod, eye contact, ‘mm-hmm’ and ‘uh-huh’
The More They Do It, the More Some People Prefer To Continue a Tedious Task
Even when there’s an easy-to-access better alternative, some prefer their rut
Those Offering Opinions Are Better Remembered Than Those Uttering Facts
And recall of the source affects how we interpret information — and how we might act upon it
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Recognition by peers leads to longer, more thoughtful online reviews and discussion threads
We Hate Crowds, But Fail to Strategize on Avoiding Them
When might most other people choose to visit the bank?
We Think Illegal Products Are More Effective
Because they’re harder to get, we assume they’re more potent — and thus preferable over legal ones.
Wealth Building Behavioral Trait Holds Up in Large-Scale Study
Feeling connected to — not estranged from — our older self is associated with savings and other helpful present-day behaviors
Website Search Data Suggests Profitably Reconfiguring In-Store Product Placement
Lots of web searches for laminate flooring? Move it closer to the storefront
Why a Surcharge Can Alter Behavior Better than a Discount
Equal incentives perceived differently and can affect norms
Workers Increasingly Can Tap Earnings Throughout the Week, No Waiting for Payday
Programs make it easier to hire and retain workers; the convenience is typically not free
Young Adults, With an AI Bot, Chat With Their 60-Year-Old Selves
Research progresses on forging closer bonds with our future selves, encouraging behavior helpful to later lives