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Does our language affect our decision making?

Does our language affect our decision making?

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast


Does our language affect our decision making?

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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There are many factors that might affect the way we make decisions: our age, our past experiences, even our mood that day. But now, a new study has suggested that the language we speak also plays a part in our willingness to wait for a reward. Researchers gave the choice of having an amount of money now, or a slightly greater amount later. But they put this choice to bilingual speakers, once in each language. So did the language in which the decision was put to these people affect their decision? Speaking to Will Tingle from Tel-Aviv University was Tali Regev and, kicking us off, Tamar... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Released:
Feb 23, 2023
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