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No Matter What We Earn, We Believe Our Richer Neighbors Have More to Give

Gal Zauberman
November 18, 2020

According to a new study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Gal Zauberman, people of a wide range of income levels believe that they are giving what they should to charity—but that even richer people have more spare income and a greater obligation to give.
Three Questions: Prof. Gal Zauberman on the Psychology of Taking Vacation Photos

Gal Zauberman
August 08, 2019
In his research, Yale SOM’s Gal Zauberman has explored how taking photos affects an experience. We asked him whether documenting our summer adventures can actually improve them.
The Illusion of Multitasking Improves Performance on Simple Tasks

Gal Zauberman
February 19, 2019
Multitasking is inefficient—but we feel like we’re getting so much done. In a series of experiments, Yale SOM’s Gal Zauberman harnessed this mistaken impression.
How A Sequence of Decisions Affects Later Shopping Choices

Gal Zauberman
July 12, 2018
When you’re picking out a jacket or a sofa, does it matter in what order you decide on its color, style, and material? New research suggests that the sequence may change how you categorize the object and how you decide to replace it.
Does Taking Photos Make Experiences More Enjoyable?

Gal Zauberman
October 14, 2016
With the rise of the smartphone, the use of digital photography has exploded—and with it concerns that we are paying more attention to documenting our lives than living them.