Human Behavior Lab Launches Certificate Program in Applied Behavioral Economics.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas –Texas A&M University’s Human Behavior Laboratory launched a certificate program in Applied Behavioral Economics designed to help businesses and corporations compete and thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Registration for the first two classes began today for the fall semester. These online classes begin Sept. 14 and are 10-weeks long.
Local researchers use biosensors to track 
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If You Want to Change Your Habits, You Have to Plan to Mess Up Sometimes
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WATCH: Texas A&M Human Behavior Lab reveals subconscious feelings during Democratic debate
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Study: Richer or poorer, cheaters cheat
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A look inside your decision-making at the A&M Human Behavior Lab
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Shop early, shop often to avoid Christmas impulse buying: study
Reuters
Texas A&M Unlocks Complexities Of Human Behavior With Biometrics At SXSW
TAMU Today
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Research on how self-control works could help you stick with New Year’s resolutions
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