In behavioral research, it is largely assumed that people adapt their personal behavior to match the behavior of a reference group. A distinction is made between descriptive norms—the assumption that ...

Two weeks ago, I was sitting in my global commerce class with a few minutes left before the clock hit 2:50. I waited for my teacher to reveal the homework, expecting the typical readings or writings.

Using computer modeling to understand the social complexities of food waste and to test potential interventions that could be ...

A new study finds men access almost twice as much of their online entertainment from illegal sources compared to women, with ...

New research funded by the Pentagon suggests that artificial intelligence can scan and analyze blocks of text to discern whether the humans who wrote it have done something wrong or not. The paper, ...

Witnesses to anti-social behavior must speak up to support the lone voices of people who confront it to reduce the risk of such behavior becoming tolerated in society, according to new research. Three ...

Social media is overwhelmed with “haul videos,” where fast fashion by the bushel and “backups” of beauty products are the norm. Project Pan is ushering in a new era of content that celebrates mindful ...