behavioral science
Levels Of Autism In China Similar To The West
A joint China-UK study has found that around one in a hundred Chinese has an autism spectrum condition, and that this prevalence is similar to that in Western countries.
Socially Isolated Mice Have Difficulty Forming Relationships
Researchers in Japan have found that social proximity in mice is not only influenced by individual behavioral traits, but also those of surrounding individuals.
Mom, Is That You?
A research group in Japan has found that babies are only able to recognize the side view of faces after six months of age.
The Long Tail Of History
Political decisions made hundreds of years ago can have path-dependent, far-reaching consequences for the present, says SMU Professor Elvin Lim.
The Voice Within May Be Toxoplasma Speaking
Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that reproduces in cats and can infect humans, is known to alter behavior. A recent study shows that infected humans tend to be more entrepreneurial.
Relational Mobility Depends On Where You Live
Through a poll of individuals recruited via Facebook, an international research group has demonstrated that individuals in Asia and the Middle East have low relational mobility.
Calling All Connections: What Social Networks Can Teach Us About Society
The multidisciplinary field of social networks research can shed light on diverse aspects of society, said speakers at SMU LARC’s Social Networks Day Workshop.
From The Horse’s Mouth: Horses Can Read Human Emotions
Scientists in Japan have discovered how horses perceive human emotional cues.
F1 Race Data Sheds Light On Social Conflict
By analyzing data from F1 races, an international research group has demonstrated that conflict is more likely to occur between rivals of similar social status.
