Coping with ‘Death Awareness’ in the COVID-19 Era
According to terror management theory, people can have surprising reactions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How Behavioral Science Can Help Contain the Coronavirus
A new global survey could help us understand why some people follow the rules for avoiding COVID-19 and others don’t -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The COVID-19 Response Is Failing Communities of Color
To build trust with traditionally underserved groups, health officials need to craft their messaging in a much more culturally sensitive way -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
People Don’t Have to Succumb to Anxiety during This Pandemic
That emotion is natural in a situation like this, but there are ways to mitigate it -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
COVID-19 and the Harsh Reality of Empathy Distribution
Empathy is a complex trait, like courage or height. Inevitably, some individuals inherit fewer pro-empathy genes than average -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Masks and Emasculation: Why Some Men Refuse to Take Safety Precautions
They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com