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The Glass Castle: Symbolism and What it Means

The Glass Castle: Symbolism and What it Means

What are examples of The Glass Castle symbolism? How is The Glass Castle symbolism used in the book and what does The Glass Castle represent? In The Glass Castle, symbolism is used to convey the deeper meaning of Jeannette’s experiences. The Glass castle itself is a symbol. Read more about The Glass Castle, symbolism, and what major symbols mean.

Carrie Cabral October 4, 2020October 17, 2020 Books, Education, Society Read more

Health Nudges: Saving Lives With Subtle Suggestions

Health Nudges: Saving Lives With Subtle Suggestions

What are health nudges? What is Nudge theory in health? Health nudges are nudges to encourage better choices in health and healthcare. For example, you may be incentivizing wellness or pushing people towards health insurance coverage. Read more about health nudges and choice architecture in healthcare.

Rina Shah October 3, 2020October 12, 2020 Health, Psychology, Society Read more

The Availability Heuristic: Relying on What’s There

The Availability Heuristic: Relying on What’s There

What is the availability heuristic and the availability heuristic bias? How does it affect decisions? The availability heuristic is the desire to compare an unknown to something known. This can create the availability bias where it skews thinking. Read on to understand the availability heuristic and the availability bias.

Rina Shah October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Psychology, Society, Statistics Read more

Nudge Theory: Change Management for Humans

Nudge Theory: Change Management for Humans

What is the Nudge theory of change management? How do you encourage changes with nudges? Nudge theory uses gentle directing or pushing to get people to make certain choices. Under Nudge theory, change management is about the individual. Read on to understand the Nudge theory, change management, and how to use nudges to push in the right direction.

Rina Shah October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Communication, Psychology, Society Read more

Nudge Decision Making: Setting Up Meaningful Choice

Nudge Decision Making: Setting Up Meaningful Choice

What is Nudge decision making? How does it work and how can it help people make better decisions? Nudge helps people make good choices. You gently push them towards better options, benefitting that person and those around them. Read more about Nudge, decision making, and more.

Rina Shah October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Management, Psychology, Society Read more

Loan Risk: When Borrowing is Problematic

Loan Risk: When Borrowing is Problematic

What is loan risk? How does loan risk affect the outlook for taking out student loans and mortgages? Loan risk is any potential pitfall of issuing a loan. Borrowers get poorer terms when the lender sees risks. Read on to understanding loan risk and the impact on borrowers for student loans and mortgages.

Rina Shah October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Money, Society Read more

The Spotlight Effect: Feeling Like Everyone’s Watching

The Spotlight Effect: Feeling Like Everyone’s Watching

What is the spotlight effect? How does the spotlight effect relate to social influence? The spotlight effect is the usually mistaken belief that others are watching and judging you. You feel like you’re in the spotlight, and this changes how you behave. Read more about the spotlight effect and how it alters behavior.

Rina Shah October 2, 2020October 11, 2020 Psychology, Society Read more

What Are Nudges? 11 Great Examples

What Are Nudges? 11 Great Examples

What are nudges? What does it mean to nudge someone, and how do nudges work? Nudges are methods for encouraging people to make better decisions without forcing them. The concept comes from the book Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. So, what are nudges? Read on to find out with a list of 11 examples of nudges from a variety of backgrounds.

Rina Shah October 2, 2020October 12, 2020 Psychology, Society Read more

Status Quo Heuristic: Sticking to What You Know

Status Quo Heuristic: Sticking to What You Know

What is the status quo heuristic? How does it influence decisions? The status quo heuristic is a mental shortcut where people opt to stick with their current situation. This biased thinking can prevent necessary action. But the status quo can be harmful. Read on to understand the status quo heuristic and the status quo bias.

Rina Shah October 2, 2020October 13, 2020 Motivation, Psychology, Society Read more

Nudge Examples: Libertarian Paternalism in Action

Nudge Examples: Libertarian Paternalism in Action

What does Nudge look like in action? What are some nudge examples? Examples of Nudge theory are wide-ranging. Nudge examples include healthcare and marriage. Read on for detailed nudge examples.

Rina Shah October 1, 2020October 20, 2020 Psychology, Society Read more
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