Behavioral Psychology

Behavioral Psychology

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If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips.
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Being a jerk gets you rich, promoted, and laid (if you're a man). But there is a downside.
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
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The Apple Watch could soon take the pain out of monitoring blood sugar levels.
“It's a liquid, but it’s not just a liquid."
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Researchers watched for signs of withdrawal — but didn't find any.
These 5 research-backed tips can turn bad habits into financial gain.
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Find it easier to sort out your friends' problems than your own? This paradox is for you.
When we're stressed, our hormones and nervous system produce all sorts of odors.
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Think via Bayes’ rule to become more rational and less brainwashed.
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In an animal study, it blocked the drug from crossing into the brain.
Becoming less physically active as you get older is not inevitable.
The genes responsible for facial features may also influence behavior.
Mindfulness, detachment, selecting off-time activities with care: Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy work-life balance.
The cannabis plant produces both THC – the psychoactive component in marijuana – and the compound commonly known as CBD, which does not lead to a "high."
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Futurist Ari Wallach shares how to become future-conscious.
Here's how to avoid getting duped by the "dark patterns" of online businesses.
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More than half of Americans feel anxious over their financial situation.
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If measuring eLearning ROI is so important, why aren’t more organizations doing it?
Many animals engage in “zoopharmacognosy” or self-medication.