Does nudging have a place in politics? How decision-making contexts inevitably influence our behavior
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Nudging / heuristics / choice architecture / public policy
Does nudging have a place in politics? How decision-making contexts inevitably influence our behavior
We like to see ourselves as masters of our decisions. However, psychological research has found that the context that surrounds our decisions influences our behavior often unnoticed - for better or for worse. Policy makers need to be aware of these influences to protect citizens from being manipulated and to reach societal goals efficiently. Why is the influence of contexts on decisions relevant for effective and citizen-centered policy making? Psychologist Dr. Mario Herberz explains. / more
Horoscopes – why we believe in them
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horoscope / Barnum effect / Forer effect / marketing / cognitive bias / The Greatest Showman
Horoscopes – why we believe in them
When reading horoscopes, we often find sentences like: "Sometimes you are extroverted, sociable, and open-minded, sometimes rather introverted, skeptical, and reserved." If you feel that this statement applies to you, you're not alone. Horoscopes often seem to be very accurate; an observation that might be attributed to the Barnum effect. / more