Tag Archives: alcohol and drug abuse

What is hedonism? A lesson from Dorian Gray.

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Ryan Howell

I must admit, when I was in high school I was more likely to read the sports page of the Dallas Morning News than my English assignments. But, for some reason, there was one book that I couldn’t put down: … Continue reading →

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I’ll just have what you’re having: On feeling left out and buying our way back in

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kerry

Imagine yourself in this situation. You’ve been asked to participate in a series of marketing studies. That’s fine, because you are getting course credit for it. The experimenter tells you that you are going to record a short video introduction … Continue reading →

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Does Your Attitude Toward Time Affect Your Spending Habits?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ryan Howell

The old adage has it that time is money, and it is certainly the case that when we go to work, or when we pay others for their work, we are often engaging in a direct exchange of time for … Continue reading →

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