Behavioral science is an interdisciplinary field that explores the actions and interactions among humans, and sometimes non-human animals, through principles and methods drawn from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics, among others. This field seeks to understand the cognitive processes behind decision-making, behaviors, and social dynamics through observation, modeling, and experimentation. Behavioral scientists study how individuals make choices, how they interact within groups, and how these processes influence behaviors at the individual and societal levels. Insights from behavioral science are applied widely, from improving educational outcomes and workplace productivity to designing public policies that promote healthier lifestyles and sustainable behaviors. This field also addresses complex issues such as mental health, addiction, and social inequality, aiming to devise effective interventions and solutions.
Following Hurricane Maria, rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico adapted their social behavior for survival. The reduction in shade led to increased tolerance among macaques, significantly…
Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a 30% reduction in aggressive behavior across age and gender, according to a neurocriminologist’s meta-analysis of 29 studies. Individuals…
A study reveals that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) plays a crucial role in our willingness to help others, impacting global challenges and treatments for…
Being distracted while engaging in enjoyable activities such as eating can reduce satisfaction, leading to overcompensation, according to new research. If you tend to do…
Groundbreaking research shows how the brain integrates sensory information and movement signals, influencing how we react to what we hear. You hear a phone ring…
An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight into employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements….
Sheila Redfern advocates for reflective parenting, focusing on empathy and understanding the teenage brain to help adolescents manage emotions and build resilience. Helping teenagers to…
Study finds a lean toward negative attitude predicts procrastination. Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that…
Drugs blocking dopamine transporters may be harmful for healthy teens but helpful for those with pathological dopamine hypofunction. In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia…
Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot fake news, a new study shows. Research shows reading corrections…
Urban density, diversity, and segregation levels are key factors influencing racial biases in cities, with less segregated and more diverse environments helping reduce unconscious biases….
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful behavior? Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Institute…
Researchers say one brain region, the cerebellum, may hold more influence over these dopamine neurons than realized. New findings published today (January 25) in the…
A groundbreaking study reveals that female-biased and equal power structures are common in primates, contradicting the assumption of widespread male dominance and highlighting the significance…
In new research, Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators examine the dynamic nature of fear responses in varied environments and their impacts. In…
Many parents vowing to hit the reset button on parenting approaches and family health habits this New Year. Among many parents’ top resolutions for the…
Exposure to tears led to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity. New research, published on December 21st in the open-access journal PLOS Biology,…
A study by philosopher Kevin Dorst explains how political differences can result from a process of “rational polarization.” U.S. politics is heavily polarized. This is…