Psychological theory

Why money matters

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Why money matters. Many marketers segment consumers using demographics, such as age and gender. Often, they also include variables such as income or wealth. The logic here is obvious –…

Psychology in action

Why we listen to recommendations.

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Why we listen to recommendations. The other day I took my Dad for a Father’s Day brunch at a great diner a short drive from my home. How did I…

Psychological theory

Precise numbers

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Precise numbers. If you asked a builder for a quote and their price was exactly £1,000, would you be suspicious? Mostly builders have an hourly or daily rate, which might…

Recommended listening

Recommended listening this week

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Recommended listening this week. Hidden Brain – Ouch! That feels great Psychological insight: There is a basic assumption in psychology that people are driven by the pursuit of pleasure. However,…