behavioral

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Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh playtime against sagging test scores and researchers argue over how best to structure the minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

"As GLP-1 drugs become increasingly widespread, it is important to understand all of their potential behavioral effects, including those relevant to public safety," Semenza said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

“There seems to be a Goldilocks effect with remote work and happiness,” says Adolfo Cuevas, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences at New York University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Sachin Maharaj, an education professor at University of Ottawa, called the proposal "a step towards the right direction," with a "recognition that social media is associated with behavioral and social issues."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, which sounds painful, but isn’t as awful as it sounds.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam