Following Hurricane Maria, rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico adapted their social behavior for survival. The…
Browsing: Behavioral Science
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.
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A study reveals that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) plays a crucial role in our…
Being distracted while engaging in enjoyable activities such as eating can reduce satisfaction, leading to…
Groundbreaking research shows how the brain integrates sensory information and movement signals, influencing how we…
An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight into…
Sheila Redfern advocates for reflective parenting, focusing on empathy and understanding the teenage brain to…
Study finds a lean toward negative attitude predicts procrastination. Putting off a burdensome task may…
Drugs blocking dopamine transporters may be harmful for healthy teens but helpful for those with…
Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot…
Urban density, diversity, and segregation levels are key factors influencing racial biases in cities, with…
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful…
Researchers say one brain region, the cerebellum, may hold more influence over these dopamine neurons…
A groundbreaking study reveals that female-biased and equal power structures are common in primates, contradicting…
In new research, Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators examine the dynamic nature…
Many parents vowing to hit the reset button on parenting approaches and family health habits…
Exposure to tears led to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity. New research,…
A study by philosopher Kevin Dorst explains how political differences can result from a process…