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Education
Professors Learn Why Education Fails to Restrain Corruption

Debbie Peterson on July 26, 2026

When norms are violated, even education and ethics training may not prevent tolerance of corruption, but belief in the possibility of reform can hold it at bay.

When norms are violated, even education and ethics training may not prevent tolerance of corruption, but belief in the possibility of reform can hold it at bay.

Happiness
Research Reveals a Universal Prescription for Happiness

Debbie Peterson on August 29, 2025

Notice a lift in spirits when you dine with friends and family, whether a potluck, dinner party, or shared meal? Now it's official everywhere. People who eat together are happier.

Notice a lift in spirits when you dine with friends and family, whether a potluck, dinner party, or shared meal? Now it's official everywhere. People who eat together are happier.

Environment
The Prescription: Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Debbie Peterson on January 29, 2025

Maybe the tree huggers had something after all! Recent studies show that time spent in different nature settings almost immediately changes hearts, brains, and minds.

Maybe the tree huggers had something after all! Recent studies show that time spent in different nature settings almost immediately changes hearts, brains, and minds.

Leadership
How Should We Talk to One Another?

Debbie Peterson on December 31, 2024

A recent study indicates that maybe, just maybe, we can talk to one another about controversial issues and find mutual respect.

A recent study indicates that maybe, just maybe, we can talk to one another about controversial issues and find mutual respect.

Cognition
The Cognition of Truth vs. Lies

Debbie Peterson on November 28, 2024

New neuroscience imaging reveals the biological differences between honest people and liars and why honest people sometimes lie, and cheaters sometimes tell the truth.

New neuroscience imaging reveals the biological differences between honest people and liars and why honest people sometimes lie, and cheaters sometimes tell the truth.

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