In a recent podcast, Richard Shotton unpacked the psychology of sound, showing how radio advertising influences behavior ...

The scientific study of both internal mental processes and observable behavior is known as psychology. It explains activities ...

Scientists learn about the brain's inner workings by studying what animals or people do, how they move, react, and make ...

In just a few years, the world has witnessed major challenges, including the disastrous impact of climate change, political polarization, economic downturns, and violent conflict, as well as a global ...

For years, government policymakers encouraged workers to increase their investments in tax-free retirement savings. But they were baffled by how many workers were leaving “free money” on the table by ...

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In times of crisis, we tend to experience stress-related cognitive impairment which affects our ability to make informed decisions. Behavioral science can help us close the gap between awareness and ...

In advance of the 2018 US midterm elections, Planned Parenthood Action Fund tried to increase the number of people who voted in key districts by getting volunteers to encourage their friends and ...

If you’ve ever seen a TED talk, listened to Freakonomics or read a book with “ nudge” in the title, you’ve probably encountered behavioral science. Most people are naturally drawn to this science of ...

As humans, we’re creatures of habit. Whether it’s a daily workout or a daily doughnut, it’s natural for our brains to create routines we follow habitually, be they good or bad. The field of behavioral ...

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Behavior Science and Promotion provides the training and experience necessary for graduates to become independent researchers and practitioners in health ...