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Humans are such complex creatures. Although we want to think we behave rationally, much research shows we are prone to irrationality. It even impacts the way we donate. There are gifts that inspire donations.
This quiz question is about how people donate. It is a part of Dan Ariely’s “Irrational Game.”
Researchers entered participants in a lottery for $95. Before the players learned the outcome of the lottery they decided how much of their potential winnings they would like to donate to Save-the-Children Foundation.
Researchers told half of the participants they would get a thank-you tote bag with a Save-the-Children logo, while they didn’t offer the other half anything in return.
Did participants who were offered a thank-you gift donate more?
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My husband and I arrived at the Farmer’s Market early, so we had a better choice of the fruits and veggies on display. The produce was lovely and I enjoyed how the farmers displayed them like works…
This question about behavior is from Dan Ariely’s “Irrational Game.”
A hotel was trying to figure out the best way to encourage guests toward one behavior – to reuse their towels.
They showed the first group of guests a message emphasizing the importance of caring for the environment.
They showed the second group a message emphasizing that 75% of their guests had already participated in this program. Therefore, they should join their fellow guests by helping them save the environment.
44.1% of the guests in the second group reused their towels.
What percentage of the guests in the first group reused their towels?
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A story about Crafting and Activism, also called Craftivism. As Mary crosses the threshold and approaches the women’s department, the mall’s pop music fades into the distance and Vivaldi takes its place.…
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Learn about effective activism, a method to make sure your activism makes an impact. In my post, At the Intersection of Altruism and Economics, I discussed a method to make sure you…