Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems?
Seemingly overnight, the University of Pennsylvania health system went from prescribing 75 percent generic medications to 98 percent. What changed?
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The “Reasonable” Way to Respond to Being Sexually Harassed
In the cascade of sexual-harassment allegations now coming to light, a central question has emerged: Why did so few speak up before?
The Praise Paradox
Does praise actually raise children’s self-esteem and motivation? Research shows that it depends on how we phrase our praise.
Want to Keep Your New Year’s Tech Resolutions? Embrace Sludge
Sludge is particularly easy to apply—and likely to be effective—for people who are trying to use technology less.
The 21st Century Skinner Box
The research question seemed like a cross between science fiction and a conspiracy theory. I could hardly believe that we were asking it.
The Potential for Human-Computer Interaction and Behavioral Science
Understanding human behavior is essential for designing human-computer interfaces. But there’s more to it than that: Understanding how people interact with computer interfaces can help us understand human behavior in general.