Yuepei Xu

About Me

Hi, here is Yuepei Xu (许岳培).
I am now a PhD student specializing in Applied Psychology (Behavioral Decision-making), at Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院心理研究所). I am extremely fortunate to be advised by Dr. Zhu-Yuan Liang (梁竹苑).
Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a deep interest in understanding how individuals make decisions and the factors that influence their choices. I am intrigued by the intricate interplay between cognition, emotions, and behavior, and how these components shape the decisions we make in our daily lives.

2020.9 - Now: Ph.D. student (Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
- Major in Behavioral Decision-Making
- Advisor: Dr. Zhu-Yuan Liang (梁竹苑).
2016.9 - 2020.7: B.Sc. (Shanghai Normal University, China)
- Major in Applied Psychology (Advisor: Prof. Wen He (贺雯))
- 2017.9 - 2020.7: B.A. (East China Normal University, China)
  - Minor in English
- 2018.7 - 2018.11: Exchange Student. (Universtiy of Sydney, Australia)
  - In psychology

My current research mainly focuses on two parts:
- Intertemporal decision-making and future-related cognition: Individuals possess unique perspectives on their future, and these distinct outlooks can significantly influence their time preference and intertemporal decision-making. My research focuses on unpacking people’s future-related cognition, and linking them to people’s intertemporal preference.
- Nudge within a social context: Changes in choice architecture could alters people’s behavior in a predictable way, without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives (Nudge ,Richard & Cass Sunstein, 2008). Applying nudge strategy within a social context, various powerful tools, such as social norms, can be utilized as interventions to promote a happier life.
- In addition to my research pursuits, the emergence of the replication crisis has sparked a deep fascination within me for exploring and applying various measurement and statistical methods commonly employed in psychology. While my expertise in this area may be considered foundational, I am dedicated to continuously expanding my knowledge and sharing it with others.