Deadlines Increase Procrastination

Deadlines Increase Procrastination

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences What! I’d get nothing done without deadlines! Ditto, though I can be very productive, I have a natural tendency to procrastinate. In fact it is one of my natural talents! So what are these researchers...
To Change, Start Right Away

To Change, Start Right Away

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences Sorry, stupid question right off the cuff. Change what?Well, in this recent study they were looking at changing health behaviours. So, those well-meant things that everyone promises to do themself but never...
Nudges Work In Changing People’s Behaviour

Nudges Work In Changing People’s Behaviour

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences So what do you mean by “nudges”?Richard Thaler is considered is one of the founding fathers of nudge theory in the behavioural sciences proposing nudges as the best method to modify people’s behaviour. Made...
The Right Rewards Boost Creativity in Business

The Right Rewards Boost Creativity in Business

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences So who doesn’t want to have creative ideas in their business. The problem is getting employees to be creative while doing their day job as well. We also know that just asking or demanding creativity can...