Decision-making/Problem Solving

University of Missouri researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyleCredit: University of Missouri College of Education COLUMBIA, Mo. - While physical activity is important…

A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images - and explains some perplexing optical illusions. By using decades' worth of data from human motion…

New Orleans, LA -- A new study of how the 2020 major hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic affected each other as well as disaster response found that although prior experience enabled community-based organizations to respond to the…

Researchers release large dataset on machine learning-based brain training In recent years, researchers have discovered ways to remove specific fears from the brain, increase one's own confidence, or even change people's preferences, by…

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a new norm for many routine and non-emergency medical needs. But there are lessons to be learned from telemedicine's use - or lack thereof - prior to the pandemic, and a new…

MU five-year study finds setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior and boost student academic, social outcomes for middle schoolersCredit: MU College of Education COLUMBIA, Mo. -- When teachers encounter…

Moralities of Intelligent Machines is a project that investigates people's attitudes towards moral choices made by artificial intelligence. In the latest study completed under the project, study participants read short narratives where…

Credit: Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Automotive recalls are occurring at record levels, but seem to be announced after inexplicable delays. A research study of 48 years of auto recalls announced in the United States finds…

Nationwide study, co-led by BU researcher Sarah Ketchen Lipson, reveals a majority of students say mental health has impacted their academic performanceCredit: Photo by Cydney Scott, Boston University A survey by a Boston University…

Neural variability provides an essential basis for how we perceive the world and react to it The brain's neural activity is irregular, changing from one moment to the next. To date, this apparent "noise" has been thought to be due to…

Study Also Unveils Trends in Philanthropy by Individuals and Households That Can Help Shape Crisis Management ProtocolsCredit: Hebrew University The human condition is riddled with extreme events, which bring chaos into our lives.…

Psychology professor's 'couple simulation' model helps us dive into the mysteries of mate selection In your quest for true love and that elusive happily ever after, are you waiting for the "right" person to come along, or do you find…

How can we protect ourselves against manipulation, fake news, and other digital challenges? Tips from a behavioral science perspective The Internet has revolutionized our lives - whether in terms of working, finding information or…

Complex systems expert Noshir Contractor to speak at virtual AAAS press briefing at 12 p.m. ET, Feb. 10 CHICAGO --- Northwestern University's Noshir Contractor will discuss team problem-solving and human systems integration for Mars…

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba report that monkeys calculate expected value when making economic decisions, and that these calculations are signaled in two regions of the brain Tsukuba, Japan -- Economists have been using game…

Psychology: publication in Nature CommunicationsCredit: HHU / Luca Franziska Kaiser As indicated by other studies, different parts of the brain are responsible for different types of decisions. A research team led by Luca Franziska…

Credit: Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash It's well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia, a happy and secure childhood…

Researchers have given new insights into why people would choose to donate Covid-19 plasma after recovering from the virus, which will be used to support the recruitment of convalescent plasma donors to help treat current Covid-19…

UC Riverside mouse study shows where in the brain sensory input is transformed to movementCredit: Zagha lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- When we step on the car brake upon seeing a red traffic light ahead, a sequence of events…

Credit: Robert Rogers (Baylor Marketing & Communications) WACO, Texas (Jan. 28, 2021) - An organization that projects an ethical face but whose managers fail to respond to internal ethical situations sends mixed messages to its…