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Behaviour

Everything on this site about behaviour — each one naming the study behind it.

You exert less effort when working in a group.
The Ringelmann effect, or social loafing, shows that individuals contribute less energy to a shared task than they do …
A single new possession creates a spiral of forced consumption.
The Diderot effect describes how a new item that deviates from your existing lifestyle leads to a cycle of purchasing …
Asking for a favor can increase someone's affection.
A 1969 study found that participants who were asked for a personal favor by a researcher rated that researcher more fa…