Behavioral

We asked Yale SOM’s Michael Kraus, a social psychologist who studies how people work together, what motivates charitable giving—and what factors stop us from giving.

Women around the world are sharing their experiences with workplace sexual harassment and abuse. Professor Zoë Chance explains the research on the subject and suggests ways that both women and male allies can take action to create lasting change.

A new study suggests that simple phone calls might be sufficient for bringing together far-flung colleagues.

New research by Professor Taly Reich and her collaborators suggests that revealing mistakes in designing or manufacturing a product can enhance consumer preference.

Americans tend to be overly optimistic about economic equality between white and black citizens, according to a new study by Yale researchers.

Seniors picking prescription plans through Medicare Part D often aren’t choosing the plans that offer the best value.

Yale's Nicholas A. Christakis on how ideas and behaviors spread through networks, and how leaders can shape networks to make their organizations happier and more effective.

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.

Yale SOM’s Zoë Chance explains how to make the most of our natural ability to influence and persuade others.

We have learned to be skeptical of claims by advertisers. Can a question evade our defenses?