Psychology

Erica Boothby of the Wharton School discusses how to overcome the “liking gap,” the misconception people have that they aren’t liked by others.

Elizabeth Nobis of Penn Athletics recommends small habits and mental tools to help reset a person’s attitude.

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that many people jump to stereotypical conclusions about the mother as the caregiver.

Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited for his work encouraging psychologists “to make the lives of all people more fulfilling and productive.”

Adam Grant of the Wharton School recommends a book, “The Asshole Survival Guide,” as an actionable method for dealing with difficult colleagues and managers.

David Mandell of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on cuts to funding for autism research.

In her book “What We Value,” Emily Falk of the Annenberg School for Communication examines the mechanics and real-life implications of training the brain to create value systems and make subsequent calculations.

Adam Grant of the Wharton School illustrates self-leadership by drawing a boundary between the things that are and are not within a person’s control.