Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that rewarding 'reformers' who improve the collective prediction regardless of their own personal accuracy leads to more accurate and diverse outcomes. This approach is more effective than rewarding 'niche experts' or 'experts', which can lead to a loss of diversity and accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 28, 2026
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Researchers analyzed over 50,000 barrage comments from a promotional video on Chinese platform Bilibili, finding a clear link between positive emotional comments and purchasing intent. The study also observed real-time emotional contagion and nuanced dynamics in viewer behavior.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 10, 2025
Researchers discovered a novel connection between the amygdala brain region and social learning in zebra finches. Young birds preferred approaching tutors with longer but less frequent songs, suggesting the amygdala plays a role in socially selective behavior. This finding sheds new light on the neural mechanisms underlying song learning.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateMay 26, 2025
A new self-assessment questionnaire has been developed to evaluate the progress of novice nurses during on-the-job training. The Modeling Scale for Novice Nurses assesses four subscales and 21 Likert scale questions to understand the nurses' behavior and growth, enabling senior nurses to provide targeted support.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalBMC Nursing·TypeObservational study·DateMar 17, 2025
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the brain regulates imitative behavior, a phenomenon that facilitates interaction and social cohesion. The study used advanced brain stimulation technique to pinpoint the causal role of different circuits in facilitating or inhibiting automatic imitation.
SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 7, 2024
Researchers confirmed that elephant calls contained a name-like component identifying the intended recipient through machine learning analysis. Elephants responded affirmatively to calls addressed to them and less so to those meant for others, suggesting an ability to learn and use arbitrary vocal labels like humans.
SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 10, 2024
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A novel therapy leverages technology and robots to enhance joint attention and imitation skills in children with autism. The RoboCA3T program showed significant improvements in these areas, indicating a potential cost-effective treatment option.
SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Computer Assisted Learning·DateMay 15, 2024
Researchers capture cultural differences in pottery forms without selective transmission, attributing them to cognitive biases and community-specific techniques. This finding has implications for interpreting archaeological artifacts, potentially leading to new insights into the dynamics of cultural assimilation and artistic innovation.
SourceKobe University·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 28, 2024
A study found that watching others eat raw broccoli with negative facial expressions reduces adults' liking for the vegetable, but not their desire to eat it. The researchers suggest that avoiding disgusting food may be a reason for this effect.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2024
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Inhibiting imitation of others can increase understanding of others by allowing them to recognize facial expressions in others regardless of their situations. Imitation-inhibition training has been shown to enhance the ability to distinguish between oneself and others, as well as increase empathy.
SourceHokkaido University·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 14, 2022
A new study published in iScience found that humans tend to follow a two-step process when in a crowd, with an initial reflexive imitation followed by a more deliberate strategic decision. The research suggests this influence affects not only social norms but also immediate actions and underlies behaviors such as rioting and mass panic.
SourceAston University·JournaliScience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 24, 2022
A Japanese study reveals that policy disagreement and politicization led to the split of Japan's largest opposition party in 2017. The researchers found that traditional DIF analysis failed to capture the complexity of party positions, but a corrected version showed strong discord over defense policy.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJapanese Journal of Political Science·TypeSurvey·DateJul 26, 2022
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Toddlers increased their use of distraction as a mechanism to calm themselves after observing others. Toddlers also benefited from observing both calm and active distraction strategies, regardless of temperament or play preferences. Observing strangers can help toddlers develop emotional regulation skills.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·TypeObservational study·DateNov 17, 2021
Researchers have discovered that bat pups 'babble' as part of their initial language-learning stage, mirroring human infant babbling. This behavior suggests social feedback is crucial during vocal development in this species, similar to humans.
SourceSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute·JournalScience·DateAug 19, 2021
A computer simulation modelled by Associate Professor David Goldbaum suggests a leader emerges through a dynamic self-reinforcing social process, even with identical attributes among group members. The study finds that building up influence and gaining popularity is key to becoming a leader.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalEconomic Modelling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 2, 2021
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Six-month-old infants recognized when adults imitated them and responded with longer gazes and approaches. The babies engaged in imitation games and showed testing behavior even when the researcher's emotions were neutral.
Researchers found that young children who exhibit less fear and desire for social connection are at risk of developing callous-unemotional traits, which can lead to antisocial behavior. These traits are characterized by a lack of empathy and sensitivity to others' emotions.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateJan 6, 2020
Shipra Agrawal, assistant professor of industrial engineering at Columbia University, has developed new learning frameworks and algorithms to account for consumer behavior in product pricing and recommendation. Her research aims to improve matching supply and demand, benefiting both consumers and sellers.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateMar 7, 2019
Researchers found that observing others' helping behavior enhances infants' prosocial development, particularly when adults model helpful behaviors. The study suggests that having prosocial role models plays a crucial role in shaping young children's helping habits.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·DateApr 17, 2018
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Researchers tested young infants' imitation of facial and hand gestures, finding no evidence of innate ability to copy adults. Babies may learn to imitate through observation of others mimicking them.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 5, 2016
Research suggests children as young as 5 use high-fidelity imitation to re-affiliate with excluded groups, mimicking behaviors such as dress and activities to appear part of the group. Ostracized children exhibit increased anxiety and frustration compared to those included by out-groups.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalPsychological Science·DateDec 15, 2015
Research at Lund University finds that 75% of employees experience rudeness, leading to stronger social support and increased risk of bullying; training for staff and managers is key to addressing unpleasant behavior.
SourceLund University·JournalBioMed Research International·DateDec 4, 2015
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Researchers found that children adapt their behavior to different goals, showcasing flexible social learning skills. The study suggests that humans are well-equipped to acquire and adapt cultural norms from previous generations.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalCognition·DateJul 27, 2015
New research suggests that playing as a heroic or villainous avatar in video games can impact participants' behavior towards anonymous strangers. For example, those who played as Superman poured more chocolate than chili sauce, while those who played as Voldemort poured more chili sauce than chocolate.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateFeb 10, 2014
A new Northwestern University study reveals that introducing a novel word for an impending event enhances infants' tendency to imitate unconventional behavior. Infants as young as 14 months old coordinate their insights about human behavior and language to discover which actions are worth imitating.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalDevelopmental Psychobiology·DateNov 12, 2012
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
A study by Michigan State University scholars suggests that CEOs who have three times as much prospective wealth as current wealth are more willing to take risks. Companies can influence CEO risk-taking behavior by issuing equity pay strategically, rather than relying on predetermined quantities.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalAcademy of Management Journal·DateSep 18, 2012
Researchers from Concordia University found that infants can differentiate between trustworthy and untrustworthy sources. In a series of experiments, infants were shown to imitate actions from reliable adults more frequently than those from unreliable adults. This study contributes to the understanding of infant cognition and social le...
SourceConcordia University·JournalInfant Behavior and Development·DateDec 6, 2011
A new study found that people salivate in response to material rewards, including money and high-end sports cars. The researchers discovered that this phenomenon occurs when individuals have a strong desire for these items, often driven by a sense of power or goal achievement.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateSep 14, 2011
The Behavior Breakthroughs app uses game-based technology to teach ABA skills and techniques for managing behavior. Developed by Southwest Research Institute, it provides a practical guide for parents and caregivers based on sound science and expert advice.
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A study found that capuchin monkeys prefer the company of researchers who imitate them, spending more time with their imitators. The monkeys also chose to engage in a task with their imitators over non-imitators, indicating a sense of affiliation.
SourceNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development·JournalScience·DateAug 13, 2009
Researchers found that participants could learn a complex sequence of motions by viewing and remembering it without actually reproducing it. This suggests that imitation learning is crucial for acquiring many skills used in daily life, such as sports and rehabilitation after an accident.
SourceBrandeis University·JournalJournal of Vision·DateMar 19, 2007
Rhesus monkeys display neonatal imitation, reproducing human tongue protrusion and lip smacking after watching experimenters perform similar gestures. The study suggests that imitation may have evolved earlier in the primate tree than previously thought.
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