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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. Follow Daniel Yudkin on Twitter @dyudkin

Leaping into Corruption

The path to wrongdoing is sometimes more like a cliff than a slippery slope

February 21, 2017 — Daniel Yudkin, Nils Köbis and Paul Van Lange

The Psychology of Disproportionate Punishment

Why it matters and how to overcome it

October 18, 2016 — Daniel Yudkin

How Disgusting Are Other People?

An experiment with sweaty T-shirts shows the power of defining groups—and how easily it can be changed

May 3, 2016 — Daniel Yudkin

People Are More Likely to Cheat at the End

When things are almost over, the sneakiness increases

September 15, 2015 — Daniel Yudkin

The Psychological Cost of Being a Maverick

A surprise: identifying with a group brings a sense of personal control

July 14, 2015 — Daniel Yudkin

The Isolating Effects of Anxiety

When you are nervous, empathy can fail you

June 16, 2015 — Daniel Yudkin

Without Friends or Family, even Extraordinary Experiences are Disappointing

Happiness is inherently social, two studies find

January 27, 2015 — Daniel Yudkin

The Philosophical Implications of the Urge to Urinate

The state of our body affects how we think the world works

November 4, 2014 — Daniel Yudkin

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