Dear all,
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming London Judgment and Decision-Making (LJDM) seminar!
When: Wednesday, March 4, 17:15–18:15 UK time.
Where: In person in room 215, 26 Bedford Way & Zoom
Speaker: Dr Jet Sanders (London School of Economics and Political Science).
Title: How time effects decision making and behaviour
Abstract: Human behaviour is often studied as if individual differences between people are stable, yet growing evidence shows that behaviour also varies systematically within the same person over time. This talk examines how temporal factors (seasons, days of the week, and hours of the day) shape decision making and behaviour, and why these 'intra-individual' fluctuations are important for behavioural science and public policy. Drawing on large-scale datasets from elections, healthcare, and crime, the talk discusses how temporal variation may predict fluctuations real-world outcomes such as in voting decisions, medical decisions or missed appointments. Recognizing temporal dynamics allows researchers and policymakers to improve forecasting, allocate resources more efficiently, and design more effective, time-sensitive interventions. By moving beyond static models of human behaviour, behavioural and decision science can better account for when people are most receptive to change, improving policy and societal outcomes.
Best,
Hadeel, Joel, and Calvin
London Judgment and Decision-making Group
















