Lessons from the pandemic could inform how to deal with other global crises that require…
Browsing: Behavioral Science
Behavioral science is the interdisciplinary study of how humans and animals behave, make decisions, and interact with their environments. Drawing from psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and neuroscience, it seeks to understand the cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental factors that drive behavior. Researchers in this field explore everything from habits and motivation to group dynamics and decision-making processes. Behavioral science plays a vital role in areas such as public health, education, marketing, and policy design, helping to craft strategies that influence behavior in positive, evidence-based ways. New findings continue to shed light on why we act the way we do—and how behavior can be changed for better outcomes.
Researchers break down social factors behind differing black, white COVID-19 vaccination rates. Income, educational attainment,…
Being the youngest in class increases long-term risks like depression and poor grades. More flexible…
New mathematical model incorporates human behavior—and the fears that drive it—to better predict multiple waves…
New study uncovers obstacle to certain groups’ professional advancement in academia. The more an academic…
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A study discovered a small number of dogs with an extraordinary gift for learning object…
Spoiler reviews often help movies by giving hesitant viewers clarity, especially when advertising is low…
A study found that vaccine deniers are driven by broad distrust rather than clear evidence,…
Leniency may come at cost of judger’s self-worth, danger of normalizing unethical behavior, study says.…
Fatigue isn’t just exhaustion—it actively reduces our motivation to work, with distinct brain regions tracking…
In spotted hyena societies, inherited social networks — passed from mothers to offspring — are…
Older Adults Learn Differently Than Youths Older adults may be slower to learn actions and…
Massive study of data collected over 27 years sheds light on social networks, rank, and…
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New study examines vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in 10 low- and middle-income countries in Asia,…
Shark films distort reality and endanger conservation by promoting fear instead of facts. Undeniably the…
Social ties in hyenas are learned from mothers, deeply affecting survival and echoing patterns seen…