Tag Archives: behavioral science

Listen: Genes, Behavior, and the Brain

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

No Easy Answers in Bioethics Episode 17 We can look at an individual’s DNA and know what their hair color is, but what about their behavioral traits? This episode features Center for Ethics Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera, and Dr. … Continue reading →

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Use of behavioral economic approaches to “nudge” people towards healthier decisions

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

The Why and How of Behavioral Economic Strategies to Promote Healthy Behaviors Event Flyer Behavioral economics is a relatively new behavioral science discipline that applies principles from both economics and psychology to better understand, predict, and shape human behaviors. Insights … Continue reading →

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