BehaviorFebruary 21, 2017
Leaping into Corruption
The path to wrongdoing is sometimes more like a cliff than a slippery slope
Stories by Daniel Yudkin
Daniel Yudkin is a doctoral candidate in social psychology at New York University and a jazz pianist. He graduated from Williams College, was a Fellow at Harvard University, and currently lives in Brooklyn. His blog, TheQualiast.com, contains his reflections on mind, behavior, and society. You can learn more at his personal website.
BehaviorOctober 18, 2016
The Psychology of Disproportionate Punishment
Why it matters and how to overcome it
BehaviorMay 3, 2016
How Disgusting Are Other People?
An experiment with sweaty T-shirts shows the power of defining groups—and how easily it can be changed
Mind & BrainSeptember 15, 2015
People Are More Likely to Cheat at the End
When things are almost over, the sneakiness increases
Mind & BrainJuly 14, 2015
The Psychological Cost of Being a Maverick
A surprise: identifying with a group brings a sense of personal control
Mind & BrainJune 16, 2015
The Isolating Effects of Anxiety
When you are nervous, empathy can fail you
Mind & BrainJanuary 27, 2015
Without Friends or Family, even Extraordinary Experiences are Disappointing
Happiness is inherently social, two studies find
Mind & BrainNovember 4, 2014
The Philosophical Implications of the Urge to Urinate
The state of our body affects how we think the world works