Discover the Hawthorne Effect's definition, its historical context, debate over its validity, and how it influences human behavior studies and modern research.

In the iconic “Psycho” shower scene, extreme close-ups of a terror-stricken woman’s face are juxtaposed with shots depicting a knife-wielding intruder. Although no actual violence is shown onscreen, ...

Behavioral economists note that spending increases when asset values rise, known as the wealth effect. Housing asset increases often trigger a stronger wealth effect than stock market surges.

The urban heat island effect is making the scorching summer significantly hotter, according to new research from Climate Central. On Wednesday, the nonprofit released an analysis of the urban heat ...