Behavioral economic theories are used to explain most everyday decisions, such as what people buy, how they manage their finances, and whether or not they make healthy lifestyle choices.

We observe their behavior and we mimic that behavior. In short, we do what they do. This theory is also known as social cognitive theory. Social learning theory, developed by psychologist Albert ...

some behavioral scientists synthesize theories, concepts, and methodologies across some of these disciplines. For example, the field of behavioral economics emerges from bringing insights from ...

Students in our program apply social and behavioral science theories and methodology to predict and explain health-related behaviors as well as develop and evaluate health promotion and ...

(See “Daniel Kahneman: The Thought Leader Interview,” by Michael Schrage, s+b, Winter 2003.) The application of behavioral finance theory to corporate finance is now attracting the attention of a ...

Social and behavioral science theories and strategies in public health will be discussed in relation to preventing disease and promoting health over the life course. The course is comprised of two ...

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