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Technical insights and deep-dives in Mind & Psychology.

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The Abilene Paradox

Mar 10, 2024 · Jerry B. Harvey

When a group of people collectively agree on a course of action that none of them individually want to do.

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The Decoy Effect

Mar 10, 2024 · Dan Ariely

How a third, inferior option is used to manipulate your choice between two other options.

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The Ringelmann Effect

Mar 10, 2024 · Max Ringelmann

Why people work less hard in groups than they do individually. The tragedy of Social Loafing.

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The Zeigarnik Effect

Mar 10, 2024 · Bluma Zeigarnik

Why uncompleted tasks occupy our mind more than completed ones, and how this drives the success of cliffhangers.