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Teenagers testing boundaries is often seen as being due to defiance, bad judgement, or bad parenting. There are more effective ways to improve behaviour in schools.
Courage is widely considered a fundamental human virtue. A professor of psychology and a university president break down the components of courageous action.
Parents want to see if medicinal cannabis can help their child’s behavioural or emotional problems. But the evidence isn’t in and there are potential safety concerns.
Do you dry your hair before going out to avoid catching a cold? That’s even if you know viruses are the real cause? Here’s what’s going on.
In defence of corny Valentine gifts.
Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides tips and tricks to bird by ear.
There are lots of myths about autistic people who don’t talk. Here are three and why they’re so wrong.
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
Katy Perry and friends were savaged after their journey into space. The backlash is justified.
What we want from AI systems depends on the kind of relationships they are trying to simulate.
Research shows that “deviant” workplace behaviour is more widespread than some may think.
New public health guidelines offer research-backed steps for individuals and communities to strengthen social bonds, combat loneliness and build healthier lives.
Are you considering buying fewer plastic bottles in the future? Maybe not, but now that the question has been asked, you’re bound to think about it.
It’s the government’s job to make it easier and cheaper for people to change their lives.
Past research has looked at the objectification of women and violence against them. Our new study makes it personal.
Using screen media as a calming tool to help manage young children’s emotional outbursts may be an effective short-term solution, but is likely to backfire in the long run.
New research finds a link between childhood trauma and a reduced engagement with healthcare services later in life.
After six weeks of measuring their food waste, surveyed households found it easier to cut down.
Remembering his immense contributions to psychology and economics.
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Behavioural Science, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Emeritus Professor of Marketing, University of Birmingham
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Professor, School of Population Health, UNSW
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Associate Professor, School of Educational Psychology and Inclusion, Monash University
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Professor of Management and Scientia Education Academy Fellow, UNSW
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Professor of Economics, Tasmanian Behavioural Lab, University of Tasmania
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Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia; Lead, Monash-McMaster Social Systems Evidence Collaboration, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
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Director, BehaviourWorks, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
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Professor of Children's Environmental Health, Simon Fraser University
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PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge
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PhD Student in Communication and Social Interaction, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Australian Catholic University
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PhD Candidate in Communications, University of Florida