Read this later: A link between procrastination and creativity Following a time-management plan and other tips are helpful for those who procrastinate. But the psychology behind why people tend to put off tasks reveals a surprising source of creativity. (Image: iStock/cyano66) Read this later: A link between procrastination and creativity Procrastination is a near-universal human behavior, with some surprising benefits. But when the time comes to focus, Ryan Miller of the Weingarten Center offers tips and time-management tools.
How investors can become better forecasters than a ‘dart-throwing chimpanzee’ Penn In the News The Globe and Mail (Toronto) How investors can become better forecasters than a ‘dart-throwing chimpanzee’ PIK Professor Philip Tetlock found shockingly poor results when studying the accuracy of economic, social, and political predictions made by experts. Debate doesn’t have to be divisive Penn In the News The New York Times Debate doesn’t have to be divisive Adam Grant of the Wharton School is working with Open to Debate, a New York-based nonprofit, to find new data points to measure “how debate opens minds.” Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care Penn In the News Forbes Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care A study co-authored by Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School and PIK Professor Barbara Mellers finds that happiness increases when incomes rise above $75,000 for all but 20% of the population, the “least happy.” Your email does not constitute my emergency Penn In the News The New York Times Your email does not constitute my emergency In an Op-Ed, Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that apologizing for slow email replies is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an “always-on” culture. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
Debate doesn’t have to be divisive Penn In the News The New York Times Debate doesn’t have to be divisive Adam Grant of the Wharton School is working with Open to Debate, a New York-based nonprofit, to find new data points to measure “how debate opens minds.” Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care Penn In the News Forbes Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care A study co-authored by Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School and PIK Professor Barbara Mellers finds that happiness increases when incomes rise above $75,000 for all but 20% of the population, the “least happy.” Your email does not constitute my emergency Penn In the News The New York Times Your email does not constitute my emergency In an Op-Ed, Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that apologizing for slow email replies is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an “always-on” culture. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care Penn In the News Forbes Money doesn’t really affect happiness, and you shouldn’t care A study co-authored by Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School and PIK Professor Barbara Mellers finds that happiness increases when incomes rise above $75,000 for all but 20% of the population, the “least happy.” Your email does not constitute my emergency Penn In the News The New York Times Your email does not constitute my emergency In an Op-Ed, Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that apologizing for slow email replies is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an “always-on” culture. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
Your email does not constitute my emergency Penn In the News The New York Times Your email does not constitute my emergency In an Op-Ed, Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that apologizing for slow email replies is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an “always-on” culture. I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit Penn In the News CNBC I’ve been hooked on social media for 15 years: How I’m finally breaking the habit A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that lessening social media use to 30 minutes a day can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems, and fear of missing out. Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
Five easy steps to get healthier Penn In the News CNN Five easy steps to get healthier Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that people should approach their habit-setting goals one bite at a time with a plan, flexibility, fun, and support. COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers. From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate Research by recent graduates Tiffany Tieu (pictured) and Hope Cho looked at anti-Asian hate experienced by Penn students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Eric Sucar) COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate During the peak of the pandemic, psychology major Tiffany Tieu, in a collaborative study, explored anti-Asian racism through the lens of her peers.
From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy Penn In the News Psychology Today From burden to blessing: the benefit of reframing empathy A 2020 study by researchers from Penn and Georgetown University found that changing how a situation was framed impacted empathic and prosocial responses to another person in distress. Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. Load More
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds Penn In the News NBC News Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds J. Russell Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that adults need fewer symptoms than children to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis.