For students, behaviours like self-control, competitiveness, intrinsic motivation etc. can play a crucial role. The Behavioral Economics of Education reviews how approaches from behavioural economics help in understanding the complexity of educational investments and outcomes, and discusses the findings on the same. Behavioural Science can also help increase the learning effectiveness and productivity of the students. For example - In The Science of Taking a Break, the authors explain the effects of studying without a break, learning too much at once, exercising mind and body during breaks, and a good nap on academic performance. During the pandemic, as online learning sky-rocketed its effectiveness was questionable. We may use Behavioural Science to boost its impact as discussed by Danielle D’Lima in Using behavioural science to increase engagement with online learning: Reflecting on a term of online delivery.
The debate on Intelligence Quotient (IQ) versus Emotional Quotient (EQ) also provides valuable insights for students. In EQ vs. IQ which is most important in the success or failure of a student?, the authors aim to identify the role of IQ and EQ in academic success. They suppose that academic success is related to emotional intelligence as persons with a higher level of emotional intelligence are characterised with a higher motivation to reach success. Even later in life, as students progress towards their respective professions. There has been debate on IQ vs EQ in determining the economic status of a person. There have been multiple studies aiming to research the magnitude of the impact of these Qs on how well we do in our lives. In EQ Is Far More Important for Entrepreneurial Success Than IQ, a Huge New Analysis of 65,000 Business Owners Found, the authors discuss the role of IQ and EQ in career progression as an entrepreneur; Is IQ or EQ more important in determining your success at work? discuss career progression as an employee, and EQ vs. IQ: Which One Is More Beneficial?, the authors discuss the overall impact of IQ and EQ. Hence, we can safely conclude that skills and economic outcomes are multi-dimensional rather than one-dimensional.
Applying behavioural science to increase student access, persistence and success - How to use behavioural science insights in the field of education? How can human-centred designs and other insights improve the education system? How can behavioural science help students’ achieve their goals? To know more about these questions and to listen to an amazing introduction to behavioural science in education, listen to this episode of The Pathstream Podcast featuring Cassie Taylor (Listen here).
How Our Friends Affect Our Food
Our friends influence our lives in several ways including our food. In this article, Dominic J. Packer and Jay J. Van Bavel explain how food goes beyond its role as nourishment for our body and allows us to project valued identities, and connect with our communities. They also state how food has also deepened our understanding of the dynamic nature of human identity.
How Social Milieu Fosters the Impostor Phenomenon
Individuals with the Impostor Phenomenon experience intense feelings that their achievements are undeserved and worry that they are likely to be exposed as a fraud (Clance, 1985). In this article, the authors elaborately explain how researchers have begun to contextualise this phenomenon, the gender differences in impostor feelings, its impact on the long-term success of academics and more.
Eco-Anxiety: Friend or Foe?
There is no denying DiCaprio’s words, “Climate change is real. It is happening right now”. In this article, Maria Fomina defines Eco-anxiety as chronic fear of environmental doom. The author discusses whether increasing levels of eco-anxiety could spur us to take action on emissions or is it mostly harmful to mental well-being, and what variables can make the former outcome more likely.
Algorithms that run the world - What are the social risks of algorithms? What problems do they pose for society? How do they have an impact on the decision-makers? To know answers to these questions and about the political nature of algorithms, how algorithms influence predictive policing, and biases, listen to this episode of The Decision Corner featuring Cathy O’Neil. (Listen here)
Why you don’t need to be powerful to be influential - Can we be influential without being powerful? How does the power of persuasion come into play? Are we underestimating our influence? And what impact can underestimating our influence have on us? To know answers to these questions and more about misconceptions about influence, spotlight effect, listen to this episode of Behavioural Grooves featuring Vanessa Bohns. (Listen here).
Being time smart - What are intangible incentives and how do they affect employees? How to overcome time stress and thrive in work life as well as personal life? How to spend your time well? To know answers to these questions and about people’s perception of time, decision making and managing time, listen to this episode of The Behavioural Design Podcast featuring Ashley Whillans. (Listen here).
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Editors: Divya Purohit, Simran Odrani, Junofy Anto Rozarina