The New Science of Temptation

What happens when Harvard scientists use a brain scanner to look for the devil inside?

The power to resist temptation has been extolled by philosophers, psychologists, teachers, coaches, and mothers. Anyone with advice on how you should live your life has surely spoken to you of its benefits. It is the path to the good life, professional and personal satisfaction, social adjustment and success, performance under pressure, and the best way for any child to avoid a penetrating stare and a cold dinner. Of course, this assumes that our natural ... Full Story »

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Richard Riehl
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by Richard Riehl - Nov. 9, 2009

An interesting, yet not a very enlightening, report about temptation as revealed in one study. Would have been strengthened with references to specific findings of other researchers, rather than simply citing "past research."

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