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Displaying all articles tagged:
Persuasion
Apr. 6, 2017
A New Study Explains How Lying to Yourself Makes You More Persuasive
“If we can get ourselves to believe something first, we’ll be more effective at getting others to believe it.”
By
Cari Romm
Aug. 8, 2016
The Magic Word That Makes You Seem Extra Persuasive
It’s not
please
.
By
Cari Romm
civil rights
Apr. 7, 2016
It Turns Out a Brief Conversation Really Can Change Minds on LGBT Issues
Data falsification was only a temporary roadblock to an important finding that could fight bias against transgender people and other groups.
By
Jesse Singal
adventures in classic psychology
Dec. 22, 2015
This Is Apparently the Best Way to Ask Someone for a Tiny Favor
A classic study from the 1970s reveals a really easy trick to getting your way.
By
Melissa Dahl
political psychology
Dec. 17, 2015
How to Save Lives by Countering ISIS Propaganda
“We wanted to say, ‘Let’s stop guessing. This is possible, and this is how it can be done.’”
By
Jesse Singal
work life
Aug. 11, 2015
You’re More Persuasive Than You Think
On getting your way at work.
By
Melissa Dahl
michael lacour
June 1, 2015
Michael LaCour Probably Fabricated a Document About Research Integrity
“It was an early warning sign of bigger issues.”
By
Jesse Singal
studies
May 27, 2015
How a Sticky Note Can Trick People Into Doing Your Bidding
It personalizes the request.
By
Melissa Dahl