Behavioral Research Blog
16 May
human behavior research
Emotion
Why you want to find out if your customers are bored
Emotions deeply influence our daily lives, shaping our moods and behaviors - including our decision making. That's why facial expression analysis is often used in consumer and behavior research.
06 May
human behavior research
Education
Student facial expression analysis while watching instructional videos
Is boredom the opposite of interest? Lídia Vinczéné Fekete and her research team used FaceReader and The Observer XT to find out what makes students get bored and which elements encourage interest.
02 May
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
Did you know you can (semi) socially house tethered animals?
Socially housing tethered animals can be challenging, but also crucially beneficial to your study. Read more about how with our PhenoTyper we can solve that dilemma!
22 Apr
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
5 reasons to attend Measuring Behavior 2024
Measuring Behavior is the conference for all those interested in new methods and tools for measuring the behavior of people and animals. Have a look at all the great learning and networking opportunities you can have.
10 Apr
human behavior research
Education
How stress and emotions can affect performance
Medical first responders need to undergo extensive trainings to maintain and enhance their skills. Malfait and her team developed a methodology to measure the management of stress and emotions.
03 Apr
human behavior research
Psychology
Language development and joint engagement in children with Down syndrome
In children with Down syndrome, delays in speech and language skills are common, while early social skills are relatively strong. How are these developmental milestones related?
31 Mar
human behavior research
Psychology
Psychology conferences in 2024 and 2025
Conferences are an excellent way to combine work, learning, and social interaction. To help you plan your year, we've curated a comprehensive list of international psychology conferences for 2024 and 2025.
20 Mar
animal behavior research
Research Methods
What makes Noldus special in measuring behavior?
Why do we write e-books, white papers and even this blog? What drives us in behavioral research? And why choose Noldus?
12 Mar
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding the micro-dynamics of couples’ interactions
How do aspects of romantic relationships, such as communication and emotions, develop during real-time couples’ interactions? A study on this was conducted in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich.
04 Mar
human behavior research
Consumer
How does perception of brand authenticity affect ad performance?
For brands seeking to resonate with customers, being seen as authentic is vital. Using custom expressions in FaceReader, we explore how perception of brand authenticity relates to ad performance.