Posts tagged #psychology
Quoted from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/07/14/top-ten-psychology-videos/
Quoted from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/07/14/top-ten-psychology-videos/
Dan Gilbert (Stumbling on Happiness) on the task of social psyc
Dan Gilbert discusses the challenge in mobilizing public outrage over climate change compared to other issues. He suggests the lack of a clear target to blame, such as individuals’ own behaviors, diminishes the urgency to protest. This highlights the complexities of addressing climate change as a collective responsibility rather than pinpointing specific culprits.
I love this story
During the Great Depression, Ernest Gallo offered a New York buyer two identical red wines at different prices: five cents and ten cents. The buyer chose the ten-cent option, highlighting the desire for identity over tangible differences. This story underscores how consumer behavior often revolves around image rather than substance, reflecting deeper psychological motivations.
Quoted from http://wine-econ.org/2008/04/28/they-always-buy-the-ten-cent-wine.aspx
Quoted from http://wine-econ.org/2008/04/28/they-always-buy-the-ten-cent-wine.aspx