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Max Donates His Body to Social Science, College Diversity, plus more weekly links
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles,…

How Other People Influence You and Why That’s Ok
In his latest book, Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior, Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the ways in which our behavior is shaped by others and examines our constant struggle to be optimally distinct—not too different and not too similar.

Infans economicus: Is There Something Disturbing About How Babies Respond to Incentives?
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he disturbing thing scientists learned when…

Should Little Boys Cry? Moving Forward After Tragic Events, plus more weekly links
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles,…

People Favor Naturals Over Strivers — Even Though They Say Otherwise
Our society is deeply conflicted about the source of excellence. On one hand, we are fascinated with child prodigies, portraying them as wonders of nature. On the other hand, we love a good “overcoming adversity” story, as it inspires us all to greatness.

Achieving Peak Performance: A Conversation with Anders Ericsson
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nders Ericsson, a psychologist at…