On Human Decision-Making

Alcoholism

Do People Drink Alcohol in Order to Regulate Their Emotions?

Jonas Dora Ph.D. on April 25, 2021

Do humans drink alcohol in order to deal with their emotions? Here, I analyze psychological theories that say they do.

Do humans drink alcohol in order to deal with their emotions? Here, I analyze psychological theories that say they do.

Motivation

Why Establishing Adaptive Habits Is Difficult

Jonas Dora Ph.D. on January 27, 2020

Why the fact that we have many different goals stands in the way between us and good habits, and what we can do to develop and maintain those habits.

Why the fact that we have many different goals stands in the way between us and good habits, and what we can do to develop and maintain those habits.

Altruism

How Do We Decide Whether or Not to Help Others

Jonas Dora Ph.D. on December 16, 2019

In light of the festive spirit, I discuss the science of helping others. I will cover how this decision is made and how to promote prosocial behavior in ourselves and others.

In light of the festive spirit, I discuss the science of helping others. I will cover how this decision is made and how to promote prosocial behavior in ourselves and others.

Motivation

Why Do We Experience Fatigue?

Jonas Dora Ph.D. on November 15, 2019

Many times throughout the day, we feel fatigued. But what does that mean exactly? And can we prevent or delay it?

Many times throughout the day, we feel fatigued. But what does that mean exactly? And can we prevent or delay it?

Sleep

What Is Fatigue and Why Should We Care About It?

Jonas Dora Ph.D. on October 28, 2019

Many times throughout a day, we feel fatigued. But what does that mean exactly? And can we prevent or delay it? Read on for some answers as well as some new, exciting questions.

Many times throughout a day, we feel fatigued. But what does that mean exactly? And can we prevent or delay it? Read on for some answers as well as some new, exciting questions.