The Praise Paradox
Does praise actually raise children’s self-esteem and motivation? Research shows that it depends on how we phrase our praise.
Commentary
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.
Resistance Is Futile: Embracing the Era of the Augmented Worker
The prospect of A.I.-augmented workers is both promising and unsettling: How can employees and firms ensure that they get the benefits of A.I. without erasing uniquely human strengths?
Productivity in Peril: Higher and Higher Rates of Technology Multitasking
If you’re reading this on your computer, you might be listening to music too. Maybe you have the TV on in the background, and your phone is by your side as you wait for an important text.