The perfect nudge

Touch can influence behavior, increase the chances of compliance and make the person doing the touching seem more attractive and friendly.

Say you're congratulating someone; shaking hands or (possibly better yet, depending on the situation) patting them gently on the shoulder or uppe...

 Abuse is anything physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of an actions that influence another person.   

Any behavior that: Frightens, intimidates, terrorizes, hurts, manipulates, humilates, blames, or physically wounds someone else.

If a person is told about the economic incentives of their selection, they are more likely to make an active choice.

If the person is told about the pros and cons of their decision, they have a logical reason to make the desired choice, as it can minimize any potential los...