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Pick one. Life is full of dilemmas, isn't it?!

Images and inspiration for collage: Fried Dough Around the World

In almost every culture, we can find some form of fried dough, and they are different in shape, color, and flavor. Most importantly -- deep down -- all of them are sinfully delicious! As we see both the differences and similarities in fried dough around the world, we find distinguishing characteristics associated with the people behind these culinary creations. The mission of the Culture and Decision Science Network is to understand how people think, feel, and behave like they do and the underlying influences of dynamic interactions between culture and individual psychology.

In our research, we define culture broadly. How broadly? Please see the discussion about Cultural Psychology from the experts. Click here.

More specifically, our research focuses on three areas: self and social perception, perceived nonhuman agents, and medical and health decision making. To learn more about our research, please visit here.

If you would like to share your research with the culture and decision science network or start collaboration with us, contact Dr. Virginia Kwan at vkwan@asu.edu