Blog Posts Tagged: behavioral research

Mealtime challenges in dementia: insight in difficulties

Mealtimes can be a daily struggle for people with dementia, but understanding their challenges - and the power of nonverbal communication - can make all the difference.

5 Must-read articles to explore human behavior and emotions

Studying human behavior reveals surprising insights about what drives our actions and emotions. In this blog, we share five insightful articles that explore what behavior is, how emotions are made, and the tools researchers use to study them.

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.

Unlock the full potential of your research tools

Unlock the full potential of your research with Noldus Academy. Discover expert-led courses, on-demand tutorials, and webinars that help you master Noldus software, boost efficiency, and ensure high-quality data collection.

What is a placebo? And how does it work?

The placebo effect reveals how belief alone can influence pain and symptoms. Recent research uncovers brain mechanisms, like the panacea effect, involved in this effect in mice

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.

All the little things that affect your animals' behavior

In behavioral research, even the smallest details can significantly influence the behavior of animals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for the accuracy of your data.

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 FaceReader is validated in research

In this blog post, we'll dive deeper into the validity and different applications of FaceReader—the most robust tool for automated facial expression analysis.

Did you know about these tips and tricks in EthoVision XT?

Whether you are a seasoned user of EthoVision XT or just starting out. There is always an opportunity to learn more about the best video tracking software available.

CatWalk XT gait analysis vs treadmills

In this blog post, we will discuss how the CatWalk XT method and treadmill method for gait analysis differ from each other, and what you should consider about both methods when performing gait analysis.

Why you should use custom expressions in your facial expression analysis

Using custom expressions in facial expression analysis can unlock a deeper understanding of human behavior. How can you use custom expressions in different fields of research?