Behavioral Research Blog
15 Oct
human behavior research
Psychology
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.
26 Sep
human behavior research
Consumer
Facing the food of the future
Insects are often termed the "food of the future," as they are a healthy and more sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources. But are we ready to face this new culinary frontier?
18 Sep
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
Our gut microbiota influences how we feel
Our guts are our second brain. But how does that work? Researchers implanted the gut flora of depressed mice into non-depressed mice and observed the results.
16 Sep
human behavior research
Psychology
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.
05 Sep
human behavior research
Emotion
How to use facial expression analysis in pain research
As the world seeks more efficient research methods, automated facial expression analysis tools offer great potential for studying facial expressions. Could these tools be applied to pain assessment?
30 Aug
human behavior research
Neuroscience
Neuromarketing research: Innovative research methods and techniques
Get your face read, your brain measured, and your heart rate checked. Innovative research methods and techniques found their way into neuromarketing.
22 Aug
human behavior research
Consumer
Fake or real? AI illusions on the street
In Faux Out-Of-Home (FOOH) advertisement, real-world images are combined with computer-generated imagery and shared on social media. What happens to consumers' perceptions and emotions when you disclose that AI was used?
20 Aug
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
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
15 Aug
human behavior research
Other (Human)
Conference about techniques and methods for measuring behavior
With so many meetings, in so many fields of behavioral research, what makes the Measuring Behavior conferences stand out?
06 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
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.