We're a herdlike species, more likely to be obese if our peers are.
Cialdini says brain imaging shows that when we think we're out of step with our peers, the part of our brain that registers pain shifts into overdrive. "It's an incredibly powerful spur to action,
Obama's push to weatherize millions of homes — another stimulus bonanza — will require new norms. In Oregon, a countywide program to upgrade windows and insulation at almost no cost to homeowners got a tepid response. But after an intense mobilization campaign — through citizen councils, churches and Girl Scouts who went door-to-door asking residents why they hadn't weatherized yet — 85% of the county enrolled. "What worked was creating a sense that we're all in this together and you're a social deviant if you don't join us,"
ocial norms help explain the attraction of opt-out 401(k)s as well: it's not just that we're too lazy to check a box but also that we assume the default is the accepted thing to do. Obama's push to weatherize millions of homes — another stimulus bonanza — will require new norms. In Oregon, a countywide program to upgrade windows and insulation at almost no cost to homeowners got a tepid response. But after an intense mobilization campaign — through citizen councils, churches and Girl Scouts who went door-to-door asking residents why they hadn't weatherized yet — 85% of the county enrolled. "What worked was creating a sense that we're all in this together and you're a social deviant if you don't join us,"
"truck loads" - and I mean truck loads...of interesting papers about classroom design, the use of ict as part of delivery. Get the evidence here for your creative ideas my lovely show ponies ;-)
Xtine, here's more evidence to validate (in the eyes of authority) you & Eliz's wonderful ideas ;-D
"truck loads" - and I mean truck loads...of interesting papers about classroom design, the use of ict as part of delivery. Get the evidence here for your creative ideas my lovely show ponies ;-)