When we think of goals, we tend to think of ones that we set up deliberately and consciously, such as New Year’s resolutions. But goals can also be unconscious (implicit). As well, goals can conflict, particularly when they address short- vs long-term benefits. Psychologists have determined that people can unconsciously manipulate their interpretation of clues … Continue reading »
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Can you bribe people to be healthier or more productive?
Over the past year and a half, I’ve been doing a lot of reading on motivation as part of my doctoral studies, with a focus on health behaviour change. Most people would like to be healthier but find it difficult to rustle up or maintain enough motivation to stick with it over the long term. … Continue reading »