A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience provides neural evidence regarding how environmental cues can bias human ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

University of Chicago Prof. Chenhao Tan gave a talk at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design on Thursday that focused on a new way to improve decision making — harnessing the power of ...

In today’s digital world, how we decide what to buy, read or watch has radically changed. What once involved careful consideration is now driven by speed and instant gratification. With constant ...

Decision theory is a cornerstone of economic analysis, providing a framework for understanding how individuals and institutions make choices under conditions of uncertainty and risk. At its core, the ...

Across cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life’s toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a ...

Why do kids go through 12+ years of school, and leave without a basic grasp of valuable life skills? How to do taxes, how to get better sleep, or what options exist out of the traditional ...

Researchers found that stressful conditions can shift cockroach decisions, suggesting insects adjust behavior based on ...

Many organizations today are overwhelmed by vast amounts of data from diverse sources, such as consumer interactions, market trends and operational processes. Mastering data management and analysis is ...

Deployment of artificial intelligence for point-of-care clinical decision support is in its infancy. Despite media attention and proliferation of AI studies, translation to clinical practice is not ...