A Behavioral View of Life
It’s not what you think it is… If you think it worthwhile to understand the circumstances of someone’s situation, then you have a behavioral view of life. If you think …
The Physical Science Basis of Climate Change is Behavioral
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its most up-to-date understanding of the climate system and climate change. The report is titled Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science …
Toward a Behavioral Science of Smartphone Use
You’re behind the wheel. You’re traveling 60 mph. Your phone vibrates. Eyes still on the road, you reach for it. You look at your phone-screen for 2 seconds. How far …
The Science that Shapes Us
“Make Our Environments More Nurturing” Those are the words of Anthony Biglan, author of The Nurture Effect. They represent a motto supported by the fact that there is an effective …
Under the Dome Interview with Dr. Susan Schneider
Summer 2018 has brought sweltering heat to much of the Northern Hemisphere, highlighting the growing concern that much of the scientific community has expressed regarding our shifting global climate. …
Under the Dome Interview with Dr. Mark Mattaini
With the largest behavior analysis oriented conference of the year quickly approaching, Dr. Mark Mattaini is likely busy preparing for the delivery of his Presidential Address and his upcoming role …
Under the Dome Interview with Dr. Matthew Normand
As part of our mission to provide coverage on behavior analysis under the dome, we believe there to be value in disseminating the work of those with a similar …
ABAI 2018 Convention Preview: Health and Sustainability
***This week’s Under the Dome blog post is guest written by Brett W. Gelino (doctoral student) and Alix R. Fisk (undergraduate student) — both are research assistants in the …
How do you like them apples … now versus later?
Imagine yourself in the following scenario … a generous person offers you the following choice: A small piece of chocolate (dark or milk chocolate … your choice!) in 365 days …
Behavior Analysis Under the Dome
There are nearly 330 million Americans in the United States today. In 2017, 131 million (39.8%) Americans were obese. 28 million (8.7%) had Type 2 diabetes. 523,050 (0.16%) died of …