The Portable Ph.D.

Empathy

How to Increase Civility: The Important Role of the Correspondence Bias

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on September 13, 2022

Have you seen a video of bad behavior lately? What do you think caused it—the character, or the context?

Have you seen a video of bad behavior lately? What do you think caused it—the character, or the context?

Career

Checking Work Emails at Home is Bad for Us. Why Do We Keep Doing It?

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on August 8, 2022

Even though research has shown it has negative effects, checking work emails after hours is ubiquitous. Why?

Even though research has shown it has negative effects, checking work emails after hours is ubiquitous. Why?

Career

Taking Care of Work Tasks After Hours May Cost You

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on July 10, 2022

It may feel satisfying and responsible take care of work tasks during nonwork activities, but you may be harming both your non-work life and your work.

It may feel satisfying and responsible take care of work tasks during nonwork activities, but you may be harming both your non-work life and your work.

Behavioral Economics

Putting Your Money Where Your Principles Are

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on May 27, 2022

Through nudges, many workers might find themselves profiting from companies they'd rather not support.

Through nudges, many workers might find themselves profiting from companies they'd rather not support.

Career

How to Ease the Back-to-the-Office Transition

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on March 9, 2022

Workers who have been on-site all along could be a resource for those now returning.

Workers who have been on-site all along could be a resource for those now returning.

Career

How to Supercharge People Analytics: Add Psychology

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on January 30, 2022

Imagine if people analytics could not only describe what is happening, but could also indicate how to change it. Adding psychological variables could do just that.

Imagine if people analytics could not only describe what is happening, but could also indicate how to change it. Adding psychological variables could do just that.

Having trouble keeping up with the seemingly constantly changing scientific findings about COVID-19? Two psychological concepts could help.

Politics

To “Follow the Science” Is Not as Easy as It Sounds

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on October 11, 2021

Has someone suggested that they know what “the science” says and that you should follow it? Here’s why they (and you) might need to speak with less certainty.

Has someone suggested that they know what “the science” says and that you should follow it? Here’s why they (and you) might need to speak with less certainty.

Psych Careers

How to Get the Most out of Having a Behavioral Scientist on Your Team

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on August 30, 2021

Do you work with or manage a behavioral scientist? Empower their productivity by recognizing some of the premises embedded in their perspective.

Do you work with or manage a behavioral scientist? Empower their productivity by recognizing some of the premises embedded in their perspective.

Psych Careers

Why Is It So Hard to Communicate With My Ph.D. Teammate?

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on August 7, 2021

Do you work with or manage a behavioral scientist? Your differing premises could be getting in the way.

Do you work with or manage a behavioral scientist? Your differing premises could be getting in the way.

Psychology

The Psychology of Seeming Right

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on June 1, 2021

Finding great truths and insights from experts in internet videos? Be careful of those who seem so right, but aren't.

Finding great truths and insights from experts in internet videos? Be careful of those who seem so right, but aren't.

Philosophy

Using Your Data Dashboards Wisely

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on April 30, 2021

Are you gleaning the most valuable insights from your analytics? A behavior scientist can add unique value.

Are you gleaning the most valuable insights from your analytics? A behavior scientist can add unique value.

Career

No, That Psychologist Is Not Analyzing You Right Now

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on March 31, 2021

Have you heard of organizations having Ph.D. psychologists on staff? Are you considering hiring one? Let's bust (or confirm) some myths.

Have you heard of organizations having Ph.D. psychologists on staff? Are you considering hiring one? Let's bust (or confirm) some myths.

Career

The Hidden Talent Pool That Can Help Your Business Grow

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on February 28, 2021

Why psychology Ph.D. talent can enhance business agility.

Why psychology Ph.D. talent can enhance business agility.