News Psychology Here’s how to give a good gift, according to science Research from psychology, behavior and decision-making reveals gift-giving tips and mistakes Giving great holiday gifts is hard. But scientists have uncovered some helpful tips, such as having the courage to give something sentimental or forfeiting that “aha” moment when the present is unwrapped in favor of something that provides longer lasting joy. freestocks Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Sujata Gupta December 22, 2023 at 8:00 am ‘Tis the season of giving.