Introduction to Mental Accounting
About the Episode
Learn how we categorize our spending decisions to evaluate purchases.
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Extras
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Growing Simple Cells with the Help of... Soap?
To jumpstart evolution, a scientist shows, just add soap.7:11 -
The Big Lie about Monarch Butterflies
Join NOVA producer Arlo Pérez as he unlearns a “fact” he was taught as a child.9:25 -
Origins of Misinformation and How it Spreads
We're vulnerable to sharing misinformation because of the way that we communicate.5:47 -
Picture a Scientist Preview
Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science.0:29 -
Did This Asteroid Just Turn into a Comet?
Everything in the solar system is dynamic—you can watch it evolve in real time.4:24 -
Asteroids Provide Hints About the "Ingredients" in Planets
By studying asteroids, researchers can learn about the formation of planets.4:30 -
Inside OSIRIS-REx’s Mission to Tag Asteroid Bennu
Learn more about OSIRIS-REx’s mission to an asteroid 200 million miles away.4:38 -
The Science of the COVID-19 Treatments Trump Received
In early October 2020, President Trump tested positive for COVID-19.6:37 -
Meet Gorongosa National Park’s Head Veterinarian
Hear what it’s like to be a vet for wild animals.8:18 -
Lions Return to Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park
Gorongosa National Park was once one of the most species-rich places in Africa.6:00
