What a New Marshmallow Test Teaches Us About Cooperation
In a new twist on an old study, researchers discover a common behavior in kids across cultures that might tell us something about how we can all cooperate better.
August 17th, 2020
self-control
January 27th, 2020
Research Lead: Social Tipping Points, a Marshmallow Dilemma, the Most Annoying Sound in the World, and more
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences.
January 30th, 2019
Are You Hitting Your Limit, or Getting Stronger? The Power of Reinterpreting Mental Effort
Doing the things we know we ought to do often requires effort. So how can we interpret it in a way that will help us persevere?
September 24th, 2015
It’s Not a Lack of Self-Control that Keeps People Poor
When considering poverty, our national conversation tends to overlook systemic causes. Instead, we often blame the poor for their poverty.
October 16th, 2013
Q&A: Grit Psychologist Angela Duckworth Wins Genius Grant
We spoke with Angela Duckworth following the official announcement to talk about receiving the MacArthur award, her plans for the money, and what her lab is currently working on.
