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Science Reveals a Silver Lining to Dark Behaviors
For psychological scientists, exploring the less pleasant aspects of individual and social nature is an occasional necessity.
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Revision to the Common Rule: Implications for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
The various provisions of the US government’s revised rule on human subjects research will provide increased flexibility and less burden for behavioral and social sciences researchers. William T. Riley and Farheen Akbar from the Office of Behavior and Social Sciences Research explain.
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When a ‘Golden Opportunity’ to Bribe Arises, It’s Hard to Pass Up
The path to corrupt behavior may sometimes be a steep cliff instead of a slippery slope, according to new findings in Psychological Science. In four studies, psychology researchers find that people are more likely to engage in bribery if
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Grants Announced for Child Care, Head Start, Family Strengthening, and Behavioral Intervention
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is excited to announce that the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) has forecasted their intent to fund Child Care, Head Start, Family Strengthening, and Behavioral Interventions
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APS Encourages Student Researchers for Sixth Year
More than 150 student and faculty researchers from more than 25 institutions converged on Fordham University on October 23 for the 28th Greater New York Conference on Behavioral Research. This year’s conference featured 44 presentations
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New Government Reports Showcase Behavioral Science
Evidence-based behavioral strategies are being used to combat everything from tax delinquency to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Reports from the US Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team showcase the latest applications of behavioral science in public policymaking.
