Human Behavior Research blog posts
14 Jan
human behavior research
Other (Human)
Autism Top 8 Blog Articles from the Behavioral Research Blog
It was no surprise that these blog articles attracted lots of attention. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. (www.autismspeaks.org). Read the Autism Top 8 Blog Articles.
20 Nov
human behavior research
Emotion
Facial expressions - reactions to bitter food vary between high and low BMI
Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions. By 2050, as much as 50% of the UK population could be obese at a cost of £50 billion a year.
18 Nov
human behavior research
Neuroscience
Measuring the creative process
How can you come to better understand what is going on in the creative process? A living lab studying the work of a writer, painter, musician or other creative person might provide the answer.
13 Nov
human behavior research
Psychology
Behavior predicts success of family-based treatment in anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is a horrible eating disorder that affects many people around the world. Looking at the United States only, between 0.5–1% of all women suffer from anorexia.
30 Sep
human behavior research
Human Factors
Effective security screening and airport processes
Do you know this feeling? You are impatiently waiting in line for the security screening. There is a lot going on at an airport and the security screening is just one of the activities.
12 Sep
human behavior research
Psychology
A-bad-influence: Parent substance use disorder and child outcomes
Like parent, like child. Children become who they are with the influence of all of their past experiences and often, the parents are a large part of that influence.
30 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
Vocalizations as an early life behavioral marker for ASD
One of the prominent features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is impaired communication. However, most diagnoses of ASD happen after the child is more than 3 years old.
13 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
Classroom observations - behavior of children with and without ADHD
The relationship between reaction time variability and observed attention in children with and without ADHD.
06 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
Autism research - mothers of high-risk children use more gestures
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have delayed development in communication and language. This impaired development can be present even in the first year of their lives.
24 Jul
human behavior research
Psychology
The effect attention training has on social anxiety disorder
It is inevitable that everyone will experience anxiety and stress at some point in their lives. Most individuals are able to move past their stress with just a little bit of effort.