Tight and Loose Cultures: A Conversation with Michele Gelfand
Life can look quite different when a culture’s enforcement of norms is tight or loose.
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The Case for Handgun Waiting Periods
A mandatory waiting period before buying a handgun actually enjoys widespread support. What’s more, behavioral science backs it up too.
A Fresh Approach to Understanding Sexual Assault: A Conversation with Betsy Levy Paluck
The stories we tell about sexual assault—the lone, serial predator—oversimplifies the truth and obscures the solution. Betsy Levy Paluck is one of the researchers trying to tell a more accurate story.
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What Voting and Flu Shots Have in Common
Most of us agree that voting and getting a flu shot are good and important. Despite that, most of us don’t do them.
Why Being Good-ish Is Better Than Being Good: A Conversation With Dolly Chugh
In her new book, Dolly Chugh explains why it’s essential to act upon your values—and the psychology of how to do it effectively.
Helping Parents Follow Through
If parents know how to improve their children’s skills, why don’t they?