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8 hours ago

New research reveals economic ripple effects of business closures, remote work and other disruptions

Behavioral shifts from remote work significantly impact local economies beyond immediate business districts, influencing revenue and operational viability of various businesses.
#psychology

Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here's how

Most popular personality tests lack scientific backing and do not predict career success.
Personality traits are not static; they can change over time and can be intentionally shaped.

The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopia

Calhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.

Friday the 13th: Why are we so superstitious?

Superstitions like mismatched socks can create perceived good luck, illustrating how irrational beliefs form in our minds.

Why it's a good idea to make New Year's resolutions, even if most of them fail

Most New Year's resolutions fail long-term, but hope and belief in success still hold therapeutic value for individuals.

Meat-eaters more likely to be disgusted by meat after taking part in Veganuary, study reveals

Participants in Veganuary may develop a dislike for meat, influencing their identity as meat-eaters after the month ends.

What really motivates us is not what you think

Motivation stems from intrinsic interest rather than external rewards, as evidenced by Harlow's experiments with rhesus monkeys.

Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here's how

Most popular personality tests lack scientific backing and do not predict career success.
Personality traits are not static; they can change over time and can be intentionally shaped.

The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopia

Calhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.

Friday the 13th: Why are we so superstitious?

Superstitions like mismatched socks can create perceived good luck, illustrating how irrational beliefs form in our minds.

Why it's a good idea to make New Year's resolutions, even if most of them fail

Most New Year's resolutions fail long-term, but hope and belief in success still hold therapeutic value for individuals.

Meat-eaters more likely to be disgusted by meat after taking part in Veganuary, study reveals

Participants in Veganuary may develop a dislike for meat, influencing their identity as meat-eaters after the month ends.

What really motivates us is not what you think

Motivation stems from intrinsic interest rather than external rewards, as evidenced by Harlow's experiments with rhesus monkeys.
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#sustainability

Americans can be paid $1,000 to ditch their car in Uber five week challenge

Uber is incentivizing car owners to participate in the 'One Less Car Challenge' by offering $1,000 to switch to alternative transportation methods.

UK-based sustainability startup Signol secures 2.9M

Signol secures funding to improve sustainability in hard-to-abate industries by engaging the human workforce and incorporating AI technology.

A Smidge of Behavioral Science at the End of the Year | HackerNoon

The author is aiming to write a book titled 'Essential Lessons on UX' by 2025 and reflects on past writing challenges.
The concept of 'Green Nudging' can reduce product returns in e-commerce significantly, combining behavioral science with AI for more sustainable practices.

Americans can be paid $1,000 to ditch their car in Uber five week challenge

Uber is incentivizing car owners to participate in the 'One Less Car Challenge' by offering $1,000 to switch to alternative transportation methods.

UK-based sustainability startup Signol secures 2.9M

Signol secures funding to improve sustainability in hard-to-abate industries by engaging the human workforce and incorporating AI technology.

A Smidge of Behavioral Science at the End of the Year | HackerNoon

The author is aiming to write a book titled 'Essential Lessons on UX' by 2025 and reflects on past writing challenges.
The concept of 'Green Nudging' can reduce product returns in e-commerce significantly, combining behavioral science with AI for more sustainable practices.
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from Inc
3 days ago

Want More Sales? A Behavioral Scientist Says This Counterintuitive Strategy Could Double Your Success

Telling customers they don't have to buy can paradoxically increase their likelihood to purchase.
Unconventional marketing strategies often yield better results by allowing customers control over their decisions.

Fresh Starts: The Psychology Behind New Year Motivation

The 'fresh start effect' motivates goal achievement and personal growth by reframing our self-concept at key temporal landmarks.
#nudges

Are You Getting Nudged? Are You Sure?

Nudges use behavioral science uniquely, but many apps misrepresent reminders as nudges.

Study on nudges shows effectiveness for certain tasks

Targeted nudges can significantly improve students' ability to resolve financial balances on time.
The effectiveness of nudges varies, with specific strategies yielding better results.

Are You Getting Nudged? Are You Sure?

Nudges use behavioral science uniquely, but many apps misrepresent reminders as nudges.

Study on nudges shows effectiveness for certain tasks

Targeted nudges can significantly improve students' ability to resolve financial balances on time.
The effectiveness of nudges varies, with specific strategies yielding better results.
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Driving to Work Is the Worst. So Why Can't We Quit It?

Commuters tend to stick to habitual routes until significant disruptions prompt them to explore new travel options.
#alcohol-consumption

Love of beer starts when we're in the womb, scientists say

Prenatal exposure to testosterone may influence adult alcohol consumption habits.

The app that scientists say will make you drink LESS

Tracking hangovers on app can reduce alcohol consumption by 2 units per week.
Women seemed to benefit the most from using the 'Drink Less' app.

Love of beer starts when we're in the womb, scientists say

Prenatal exposure to testosterone may influence adult alcohol consumption habits.

The app that scientists say will make you drink LESS

Tracking hangovers on app can reduce alcohol consumption by 2 units per week.
Women seemed to benefit the most from using the 'Drink Less' app.
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How the UK's coolest coffee brand is using AI to brew up success

AI training could significantly boost productivity and drive growth in SMBs, with potential benefits estimated at £198bn by 2030.
#artificial-intelligence

How Is My Role Going To Change?

Emphasizing behavioral science can enhance learner motivation and engagement.
Adaptation and continuous testing of strategies is essential for effective learning outcomes.

Council Post: It's Time To Reframe How We Think About AI

AI should be reframed as artificial interpretation to be more easily understood and accepted.

How Is My Role Going To Change?

Emphasizing behavioral science can enhance learner motivation and engagement.
Adaptation and continuous testing of strategies is essential for effective learning outcomes.

Council Post: It's Time To Reframe How We Think About AI

AI should be reframed as artificial interpretation to be more easily understood and accepted.
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#service-dogs

They're all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogs

Canine behavioral scientists aim to predict which puppies can successfully train as service dogs, increasing efficiency and fulfillment for both dogs and handlers.

What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional Dogs

Duke's Puppy Kindergarten researches early assessment of puppies to predict future success as service dogs, addressing a major challenge in dog training.

They're all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogs

Canine behavioral scientists aim to predict which puppies can successfully train as service dogs, increasing efficiency and fulfillment for both dogs and handlers.

What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional Dogs

Duke's Puppy Kindergarten researches early assessment of puppies to predict future success as service dogs, addressing a major challenge in dog training.
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#decision-making

Why do you exhibit nuclear levels of overconfidence? Could be your age | Mark Egan

Overconfidence affects decision-making at all levels and can lead to significant consequences, as evidenced by several historical events and personal behaviors.

Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy? - Brandingmag Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy?

Consumer behavior is predictable, and physical barriers significantly affect shopping decisions.

Why do you exhibit nuclear levels of overconfidence? Could be your age | Mark Egan

Overconfidence affects decision-making at all levels and can lead to significant consequences, as evidenced by several historical events and personal behaviors.

Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy? - Brandingmag Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy?

Consumer behavior is predictable, and physical barriers significantly affect shopping decisions.
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The Science behind Why We Seek Out Fear

Humans have a complex fascination with fear, influenced by cultural and historical contexts that celebrate rather than condemn violent experiences.
#neuroscience

Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - Nature

Wiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.

Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behavior

Conditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Hands-on activities may have cognitive and emotional benefits
Engaging with hands-on tasks could lead to improved memory and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms.

Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - Nature

Wiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.

Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behavior

Conditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Hands-on activities may have cognitive and emotional benefits
Engaging with hands-on tasks could lead to improved memory and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms.
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Malcolm Gladwell's New Take on Tipping Points

Malcolm Gladwell's recent work examines the darker aspects of the Tipping Point concept, focusing on the manipulation of social phenomena.

The Effects of Pulsed Microwaves And Extra Low Frequency Electromagnetic Waves on Human Brains?

Allan H. Frey's research highlights significant capabilities of microwave radiation in manipulating the human nervous system and behavior.

Depression Is Contagious

Depression is contagious among mice, primarily through physical contact, rather than stress or empathy.

The Science of Helping Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dogs

The book 'Bark!' offers practical guidance for managing anxious and fearful dogs, rooted in scientific research.

Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research shows

Fussy eating in children is largely attributed to genetic factors rather than parenting influences.

An AI chatbot helped Americans who believe in conspiracy theories "exit the rabbit hole"

AI chatbots can effectively reduce conspiracy beliefs in individuals by facilitating dialogues, showing that change is possible even for deeply held convictions.
#workplace-dynamics

Column: Too many emails? Tame your inbox by thinking like a monkey

Email interactions reflect social hierarchy dynamics, influencing responses and status perceptions after breaks like vacations.

Leadership lessons at the movies

Tribal leadership categorizes organizational cultures into five stages based on mindset and collective beliefs.
Stage progression impacts team dynamics and overall workplace effectiveness.

Column: Too many emails? Tame your inbox by thinking like a monkey

Email interactions reflect social hierarchy dynamics, influencing responses and status perceptions after breaks like vacations.

Leadership lessons at the movies

Tribal leadership categorizes organizational cultures into five stages based on mindset and collective beliefs.
Stage progression impacts team dynamics and overall workplace effectiveness.
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Short-term Memory Effects in the Phototactic Behavior of Microalgae: Model | HackerNoon

Algae exhibit complex phototactic behavior transitions based on light intensity and timing.

Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out

Dogs appear to understand words associated with buttons, suggesting early foundations for communication.
#generative-ai

Enhancing AI accuracy by nudging users to catch generative AI errors

Generative AI shows promise in transforming daily life and business, but its outputs can be flawed, requiring critical scrutiny from users.

Overcoming Procrastination Via Generative AI

Generative AI can aid in overcoming procrastination when used effectively.

Enhancing AI accuracy by nudging users to catch generative AI errors

Generative AI shows promise in transforming daily life and business, but its outputs can be flawed, requiring critical scrutiny from users.

Overcoming Procrastination Via Generative AI

Generative AI can aid in overcoming procrastination when used effectively.
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Why Cynics Are Less Likely to Succeed

Cynical thinking hinders workplace success, affecting earnings and job satisfaction, while building trust leads to better outcomes.

How Salamanders Skydive From the Tallest Trees in the World | KQED

Wandering salamanders steer in the air using their flexible tails and specialized feet for precision landing.
#habit-formation

Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAP

The Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits by associating them with unpleasant sensations.

The Magic of Celebrating Every Little Win - Tiny Buddha

Celebration is crucial for habit formation by triggering dopamine release, reinforcing the behavior on a neurochemical level, and embedding the new habit into neural pathways.

Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAP

The Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits by associating them with unpleasant sensations.

The Magic of Celebrating Every Little Win - Tiny Buddha

Celebration is crucial for habit formation by triggering dopamine release, reinforcing the behavior on a neurochemical level, and embedding the new habit into neural pathways.
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Designing for control

User Experience Design transformed digital interactions by leveraging behavioral science to influence how people engage with technology and each other.

Want to help employees up their game? Try these 3 science-based hacks

Behavioral change takes time, effort, and positive reinforcement to be effective, especially in the workplace.

Mapping model units to visual neurons reveals population code for social behaviour - Nature

Using knockout training in deep neural network models helps understand individual neuron contributions to behavior, improving interpretation of sensorimotor transformations.

5 Psychological Tactics to Write Better Emails

Utilize psychological tactics in email writing to increase effectiveness and achieve desired outcomes.

How marketers can make an impact in the 'messy middle'

Consumers often move back and forth between exploring and evaluating before making a purchase.
Brands can win a share of preference by addressing consumers' needs throughout the messy middle process.

How marketers can make sense of consumer behaviors in the 'messy middle'

The 'Marketing in the messy middle' research explores how behavioral science can be applied in real-world marketing scenarios.
The research shows that the path to purchase is messy and non-linear, with two distinct mindsets at play: exploration and evaluation.

The Psychology Hack That Gets Customers To "Yes" Without Thinking

Automatic compliance triggers like using 'because' or charts enhance marketing effectiveness.
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