behaviour

Paul Bays is a Professor of Computation and Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He investigates the nature of...

A study involving 900 students in 6 countries found that a short programme of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct...

Researchers argue that the findings hold lessons for social media companies and the “perverse incentives” driving political polarisation online.

Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us...

A new study shows that even those presumably best informed on the environment find it hard to consistently “walk the walk”, prompting scientists to...

Footballers in flashy cars, City workers in Armani suits, reality TV celebrities sipping expensive champagne while sitting in hot tubs: what drives...

The first study to look at the impact of the relationship with teachers on adolescent behaviour finds that a positive teacher-student relationship...

The brains of teenagers with serious antisocial behaviour problems differ significantly in structure to those of their peers, providing the clearest...