Gene in brain tissue regulates sexual behavior in males in mouse study. The locus of…
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.
When a baby reaches for one stuffed animal in a room filled with others just…
Results provide insight for public health policymakers fighting COVID-19. Achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 is…
“Area 32” balances activity from cognitive and emotional brain areas in primates. Navigating through life…
Most wild animals show a suite of predator avoidance behaviors such as vigilance, freezing, and…
MIT Professor Sinan Aral’s new book, “The Hype Machine,” explores the perils and promise of…
New study has developed robust tests to measure behavior and cognition in aged pet dogs…
When viruses, parasites, and other pathogens spread, humans and other animals tend to hunker down…
Owners of bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs are highly likely to want to own their…
Time-sensitive neurons fatigue and skew our perception of time. On some days, time flies by,…
Lack of social interaction or companionship is more common among those with health issues, but…
Individuals who can unconsciously predict complex patterns, an ability called implicit pattern learning, are likely…
In study, acetaminophen alters perceptions of risk. While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your…
How Cliodynamics Can Chart Social Dynamics Beginning in May 2020, after George Floyd, a Black…
Two major theories have fueled a now 1,500-year-long debate started by Saint Augustine: Is consciousness…
Two 14-year longitudinal studies found that selfish, combative, manipulative people are not more likely to…
Hotspots have trended towards smaller but more numerous clusters since the pandemic started. Over the…
A new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of…