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Benjamin Storm
University of California, Santa Cruz http://people.ucsc.edu/~bcstorm/research.html What does your research focus on? My research focuses broadly on human memory with a special focus on the causes and consequences of forgetting. Although forgetting may seem like
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Why You Love That Ikea Table, Even If It’s Crooked
NPR: Have you ever spent a couple of hours working on a craft project — or a presentation for work — and then fallen in love with what you’ve accomplished? Do the colors you’ve picked
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What A Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Can Teach Us About The Fiscal Cliff
NPR: The tortuous negotiations involved in the “fiscal cliff” talks are like a chess game. To shed some light on the kinds of negotiation techniques that members of Congress might be using during the talks
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Psychology of Compromise: Why Congress Fails
LiveScience: Hyenas do it. Elephants do it. But apparently congressional representatives do not. “It” would be cooperation, which has been little-seen in Washington during the “fiscal cliff” negotiations. Despite a deadline they themselves set with
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Let’s Make a Deal: The Psychological Science Underlying Compromise and Negotiation
Tense negotiations in Congress over the “fiscal cliff” have focused public attention on the art of compromise — or lack thereof. From deciding who washes the dishes to figuring out how to avoid the fiscal
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Healthy Lungs May Keep Brain Running Smoothly
U.S. News & World Report: Good lung health may help you maintain your brain’s processing speed and problem-solving abilities as you age, according to a new study. While reduced lung function had a negative effect
