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Ben Newell is Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Deputy Head of the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). He was appointed Director of the interdisciplinary UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response in 2023. His research spans judgment, decision-making, and cognitive processes, with applications in environmental, medical, financial, and forensic contexts.
Research Interests: Ben Newell’s work investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind decision-making under uncertainty, particularly focusing on overcoming myopic thinking in long-term decisions such as climate action and retirement planning. His research integrates behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and real-world policy applications. Key themes include risk perception, trust in algorithms, information seeking, mental effort, and the psychological barriers to sustainable behavior.
Publications and Trends: His recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong focus on experimental and computational modeling approaches. Topics include non-instrumental information seeking, income volatility and saving behavior, the impact of interruptions on decision-making, and the role of uncertainty in learning. His work frequently appears in top journals such as Cognition, Psychological Review, Decision, and Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, demonstrating a consistent contribution to both theoretical and applied decision science.
- Editorial Roles: Editorial Board, Psychological Science; Perspectives on Psychological Science; Thinking & Reasoning; Decision; Journal of Behavioral Decision Making; Experimental Psychology; Consulting Editor, Judgment & Decision Making.
- Professional Affiliation: Member, Academic Advisory Panel, Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government.
- Books: Lead author of Straight Choices: The Psychology of Decision Making and Open Minded: Searching for Truth about the Unconscious Mind.
Leadership and Outreach: As Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response, he leads interdisciplinary research on climate communication and behavioral responses. He actively engages in public discourse, as seen in his talk titled “From ‘why should I bother?’ to ‘Yes, we can!’: Risk, willingness, and cooperation in action on climate change.”
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