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Behavioral Sciences
Study: Crowds Can Wise Up to Fake News
Groups of laypeople reliably rate Facebook stories as effectively as fact-checkers do
Do You Hate Seeing People Fidget? New UBC Research Says You’re Not Alone
Approximately one-third of the population suffer from misokinesia—or the “hatred of movements”
Motivation Depends on How the Brain Processes Fatigue
People are less likely to work and exert effort for a reward if they are fatigued
Studies Examine Different Understandings, Varieties of Diversity
Research investigates connection between political ideology, attitudes, and beliefs toward diversity
Faulty Memories of Our Past Whereabouts: The Fallacy of an Airtight Alibi
Participants had the poorest recall when memories of one event become entwined with memories of a similar experience
Smart Technology Is Not Making Us Dumber
Behavioral expert explains that new "smarter" tech doesn't dumb us down
Modeling Inclusive Behaviors to Build Trust with Staff
Lab managers should model inclusive behaviors to create a trusting environment where all employees can succeed
Use Rewards Effectively to Boost Creativity
New study finds offering employees a set of rewards to choose from boosts creativity
Having a Strong Life Purpose Eases Loneliness of COVID-19 Isolation
Those who felt their life was guided by meaningful goals were more willing to engage in COVID-19 protective behaviors