Loose Lips: The Psychology of Rumor During Crisis
Why do rumors proliferate in times of crisis? A look back at rumor control during WWII might provide lessons for what we do today.
April 06th, 2020
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March 30th, 2020
Research Lead: Supporting Self-Nudgers, the Nudge FORGOOD Ethical Framework, No Raw Data No Publication
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for March 2020.
Increasing Social Connection While “Social Distancing”
How are human interactions changing in the age of coronavirus? Four lessons about how to stay socially connected.
March 20th, 2020
Why Are People Ignoring Expert Warnings?—Psychological Reactance
While some are heeding the advice of public health experts, not everyone is doing so. From spring breakers to governors, some feel the need to defy orders. This behavioral phenomenon could help explain why.
March 18th, 2020
#ChecksChecksChecks: Why We Need a Universal Basic Income Now
We need to act fast. Americans who rely on hourly wages and tips are already facing restrictions on their ability to earn an income.
March 16th, 2020
Selected Links: The Behavioral Side of the Coronavirus (Updated: April 20, 2020)
Here we will curate selected articles that help shed light on the behavioral features of the coronavirus pandemic. It will be updated regularly.
Why a Group of Behavioural Scientists Penned an Open Letter to the U.K. Government Questioning Its Coronavirus Response
An open letter signed by hundreds of behavioural scientists from across the U.K. calls into question the British government’s decision not to enact social distancing measures.
March 04th, 2020
Handwashing Can Stop a Virus—So Why Don’t We Do It?
How can behavioral science help us take advantage of one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of viruses?
