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We Don’t Gradually Glide Into Corrupt Behavior—We Jump Head First
Pacific Standard: So it’s a good time to take a step back and ask: What leads people to make dishonest, self-serving decisions? … A research team led by psychologist Nils Kobis provide evidence of this
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Does Corruption Happen Slowly, or All at Once?
The Atlantic: If someone’s about to go into a cold swimming pool, they’ll probably use one of two tactics. They might dip a toe in, wade in to the ankles, and slowly, slowly inch their
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When a “Golden Opportunity” to Bribe Arises, It’s Hard to Pass Up
Studies led by researchers at VU Amsterdam suggest that the path to corrupt behavior may sometimes be a steep cliff instead of a slippery slope, contrary to popular belief.
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Two Priming Effects to be Examined in APS Registered Replication Reports With Combined Protocol
APS announces two new Registered Replication Report (RRR) projects. Data for these two projects will be collected concurrently as part of a single protocol, and participating laboratories will be listed as authors on both reports.
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Bad People Are Disgusting, Bad Actions Are Angering
A person’s character, more so than their actions, determines whether we find immoral acts to be ‘disgusting,’ studies show.
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Adults Value Overcoming Temptation, Kids Value Moral Purity
Is it better to struggle with moral conflict and ultimately choose to do the right thing or to do the right thing without feeling any turmoil in the first place? New research suggests that your
