The Rise and Fall of Cognitive Control
Reasoning, problem-solving, symbolic language, planning—these faculties are fundamental to virtually all of our individual and societal accomplishments.
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The Risks of Ignoring the Brain
A friend of mine was skeptical about whether behavioral scientists actually need to understand the brain.
Welcome to the Behavioral Scientist
We are a new online magazine with a unique mission in today’s media landscape: make the valuable insights gathered from behavioral science accessible and useful to society.
The Brains Behind Behavioral Science
A friend of mine shared this simple thought: “My ultimate goal is to change people’s behavior. Behavior change techniques are powerful enough tools. I do not need to know what the brain does.”
Bringing Sociology Back
Behavioral scientists can answer some questions better via a collaborative approach.
Does the Gambler’s Fallacy Appear in Real-World, High-Stakes Decision Making?
Sitting in the waiting room at the dentist’s office, you feel some spare change clang around in your pocket.