A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

In today’s digital world, how we decide what to buy, read or watch has radically changed. What once involved careful consideration is now driven by speed and instant gratification. With constant ...

Emily Falk, vice dean of Penn’s Annenberg School of Communication, recently published her first book, which examines the neuroscience of decision-making, behavior change, and successful communication.

Regret theory postulates that decision‐makers do not solely evaluate outcomes based on traditional expected utility; they also incorporate the anticipated emotional response resulting from realising ...

Across cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life’s toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a ...

Adolescent risk-taking behaviour and decision making remain pivotal topics in developmental science, as this period is marked by a dynamic interplay between neural maturation, environmental influences ...

Author Filippo Marchesani shows how algorithms shape every click and equips marketers with a practical, ethical lens for understanding digital behavior. COLORADO, CO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 ...

Many organizations today are overwhelmed by vast amounts of data from diverse sources, such as consumer interactions, market trends and operational processes. Mastering data management and analysis is ...

Why do kids go through 12+ years of school, and leave without a basic grasp of valuable life skills? How to do taxes, how to get better sleep, or what options exist out of the traditional ...

Worried about AI that always agrees? Learn why models do this, plus prompts for counterarguments and sources to get more ...