Ulterior Motives

How goals, both seen and unseen, drive behavior.
by Art Markman, Ph.D.

Even young kids figure out what you like from what you choose

By Art Markman, Ph.D. on September 3, 2010 in Ulterior Motives

We figure out a lot about the people around us from what they do rather than what they say. The actions people take say a lot about what they truly want, while the statements people make may not reflect what they truly believe. Read More

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Art Markman, Ph.D.

Art Markman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at the University of Texas whose research spans a range of topics in the way people think.

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