Experiments
The Illusion of Control Experiment (Lottery Tickets) – Ellen Langer
An in-depth academic analysis of Ellen Langer's seminal 1975 lottery ticket experiment demonstrating the cognitive...
Behavioral Economics
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Experiments
The Motivation Crowding Theory Experiments – Bruno Frey
A comprehensive academic analysis of Bruno Frey's motivation crowding theory, examining empirical experiments, crowding-out effects,...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Delay Discounting Experiments – George Ainslie
A comprehensive academic analysis of George Ainslie's delay discounting experiments, hyperbolic curves, picoeconomics, and intertemporal...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Overjustification Effect Experiment (Magic Markers) – Mark Lepper, David Greene, and Richard Nisbett
A comprehensive academic analysis of Lepper, Greene, and Nisbett's landmark 1973 Magic Markers experiment demonstrating...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Experiment (Soma Cubes) – Edward Deci
A comprehensive academic analysis of Edward Deci's seminal 1971 Soma puzzle cube experiments on intrinsic...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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The Mere Ownership Effect Experiment – Allan Beggan
A comprehensive academic analysis of Allan Beggan's 1992 mere ownership effect experiment, examining psychological mechanisms,...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Focalism Experiment (California vs. Midwest Happiness) – David Schkade and Daniel Kahneman
A comprehensive academic analysis of David Schkade and Daniel Kahneman's seminal 1998 study on the...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Immune Neglect Experiment – Daniel Gilbert and Timothy Wilson
A comprehensive academic analysis of Daniel Gilbert and Timothy Wilson's seminal research on immune neglect,...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Affective Forecasting Experiments (Durability Bias) – Daniel Gilbert and Timothy Wilson
A comprehensive academic analysis of Daniel Gilbert and Timothy Wilson's affective forecasting experiments and the...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Somatic Marker Hypothesis Experiments (Iowa Gambling Task) – Antonio Damasio and Antoine Bechara
A comprehensive academic analysis of the Somatic Marker Hypothesis, the Iowa Gambling Task experiments by...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
The Self-Determination Theory Experiments (Intrinsic Motivation) – Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
A comprehensive academic analysis of Edward Deci and Richard Ryan's foundational experiments on intrinsic motivation...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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The Delay of Gratification (Marshmallow Test) – Walter Mischel
A comprehensive academic analysis of Walter Mischel's Stanford Marshmallow Test, cognitive self-regulation, longitudinal outcomes, and...
September 16, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti