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Deception
Truth-Telling or Lies: Both Are Contagious

Debbie Peterson on April 28, 2024

Most people want honest public officials. For those who are not, behavioral economists have uncovered tactics that can reduce lying by up to 50%.

Most people want honest public officials. For those who are not, behavioral economists have uncovered tactics that can reduce lying by up to 50%.

Lies, whether socially or vindictively motivated, isolate the liar from others.
Deception
Honesty Project Reveals New Truths About Misinformation

Debbie Peterson on January 30, 2024

A three-year study expands the science of honesty with surprising discoveries about agreeableness, new negative impacts on misinformants, and the most powerful interventions.

A three-year study expands the science of honesty with surprising discoveries about agreeableness, new negative impacts on misinformants, and the most powerful interventions.

Gaslighting
How to Shine a Light on Gaslighting and Turn It Off

Debbie Peterson on December 22, 2023

Gaslighting is a commonly used, but not commonly understood term. Knowing its characteristics and how to address them can lessen harmful effects.

Gaslighting is a commonly used, but not commonly understood term. Knowing its characteristics and how to address them can lessen harmful effects.

Guilt
When Guilt Is Good

Debbie Peterson on November 23, 2023

After all these years of lamenting Catholic Guilt vs. Jewish Guilt now Chinese and California psychologists tell us maybe it's for the best.

After all these years of lamenting Catholic Guilt vs. Jewish Guilt now Chinese and California psychologists tell us maybe it's for the best.

Law and Crime
When It Comes to Corruption Appearances Matter

Debbie Peterson on October 21, 2023

When politicians steal from the public purse, it's bad; but psychologists and the courts agree it's the psychological effects of corruption that are most harmful.

When politicians steal from the public purse, it's bad; but psychologists and the courts agree it's the psychological effects of corruption that are most harmful.

Happiness
2023 World Happiness Report: “Happiness Is a Movement”

Debbie Peterson on June 20, 2023

As our understanding of what drives happiness grows, millions of respondents worldwide confirm that it's not money that buys happiness, but neighborliness.

As our understanding of what drives happiness grows, millions of respondents worldwide confirm that it's not money that buys happiness, but neighborliness.

Happiness
Thomas Jefferson Was Right: Happiness Comes First

Debbie Peterson on April 11, 2023

Take it from Thomas Jefferson and recent psychology studies: Taking part in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people can make you happier.

Take it from Thomas Jefferson and recent psychology studies: Taking part in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people can make you happier.

Happiness
The 4 Virtues of World Happiness

Debbie Peterson on March 21, 2023

The four virtues at the root of world happiness span centuries, but cohesiveness makes nations happiest today.

The four virtues at the root of world happiness span centuries, but cohesiveness makes nations happiest today.