Behavioral Research Blog

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 increase attention in commercials for Gen-Z

Generation Z has the shortest attention span for commercials, yet they are becoming an increasingly important market segment. Understanding what captures their interest and how to engage them in commercials is crucial.

Understanding phase dispersion in CatWalk XT

CatWalk XT 10.7 introduced circular graphs for phase dispersion and coupling. In this blog post we go over these parameters, and how they are calculated.

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.

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.

Human Factors and Ergonomics research in the spotlight

We want to set the spotlight on new developments and publications in Human Factors and Ergonomics research. From maritime simulation centers to the use of video observations in human factors research.

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.

The 5 best ways to use FaceReader: a systematic review

Facial expressions offer a rich source of information about human emotions. In this study, Elisa Landmann examines the best ways to collect, handle, and analyze FaceReader data in different areas of research.

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.

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.

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!

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.