Psychology Blog Posts
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Many people are fascinated by human behavior. Why do we act the way we do, and how is our behavior influenced? By measuring behavior, you can discover and understand a lot about human life, and what drives humans. Dive into developmental psychology, parent-child interaction, mental disorders research, and emotion analysis.
How new methods are transforming Autism Research
Researchers apply behavioral and physiological tools in everyday environments to study autism as it truly happens. These real-world approaches bring research closer to daily life and deepen our understanding of human behavior.
Behavioral coding: What and how
When you study human behavior, coding your data is the initial step to analyze data. Coding behavior enables you to evaluate your research questions and draw reliable conclusions.
Understanding social behavior
Social behavior is everywhere—at home, at work, and in the classroom. Discover what it is, why it matters, and how observing it with the right tools leads to deeper insight into how people connect, communicate, and respond.
Eating behaviors in childhood obesity
Is time spent looking at food related to eating behavior? Researcher Lundquist and her colleagues studied the relationship between delayed gratification and consumption of food.
Why sustained attention matters in infant development
How does sustained attention develop in infants and why is it crucial for learning? Learn about the latest research measuring attention through video and heart rate data.
5 examples of infant studies
Researchers perform infant studies to properly monitor and understand all kinds of development factors. In this blog post, five examples of infant studies are highlighted.
Understanding infants’ development of moral and social behavior
At the Centre of Infant Cognition at UBC in Vancouver, researchers conduct independent studies as well as participate in ManyBabies projects to further understand the development of moral and social behaviors of infants.
Exploring the early development of referential gestural communication
Understanding the importance of pointing gestures can provide valuable insights into children's developmental progress and support their overall growth and learning.
Should you use a combination of modes to optimize behavioral studies?
If you ask a scientist what they think of when you say, ‘behavioral study’, they will come up with wildly differing answers, depending on their own type of work.
5 tips to help behavioral researchers comply with privacy legislation
Privacy legislation can mean extra concerns for behavioral researchers, but these tips make your life easier.
How to study developmental psychology: methods, designs & tools
What should you consider when setting up a study in the field of development psychology? Read on to learn more about methods, designs & tools.
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?
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