Motivation Depends on How the Brain Processes Fatigue
People are less likely to work and exert effort for a reward if they are fatigued
Behavioral Sciences
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
You're More Likely to Fight Misinformation If You Think Others Are Being Duped
People who think others are being misled by online information about COVID-19 are likely to support corrective action
Early Bird or Night Owl? Study Links Shift Worker Sleep to 'Chronotype'
Sleep styles may hold the key to designing better work schedules
Research That Is Less Likely to Be True Is Cited More
Papers that cannot be replicated are cited 153 times more because their findings are interesting, according to a new UC San Diego study