TITLE Why Is Behavioral Economics So Popular? DESCRIPTION Behavioral Economics is a growing popular field combining at its base both principles of Psychology and Economics. “What is behavioral economics, and why has it become so popular? The field has been described by Richard Thaler, one of its founders, as “economics done with strong injections… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Nudging
Psychology Update — For The Professor: The Nudge & Behavioral Interventions
These 3 articles are for you, the Professor, to learn about a simple behavioral intervention technique that may improve student outcomes. This is especially useful to consider at the beginning of the semester. THE NUDGE ARTICLE #1 Helping the Poor in Education: The Power of a Simple Nudge DESCRIPTION Given the problems… Read more »
Psychology Update — BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS: THE NUDGE
WELCOME STATEMENT Welcome to Introductory Psychology Weekly Updates Every Monday you will find wonderful resources to enhance your teaching and to engage your students in discussions. With each “published” edition, you will discover two or three interesting provocative articles to use as “triggers” to discuss important issues that relate to your teaching content, subject matter,… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
