#behavioral

[benotafraid111]

[alqueni]

MATT HUBRISSS!!! ‼️‼️

He has a scar because I headcanon that he had the same one when he was still a human/alive, and then when he went into the game that he still somehow had it! The last fragment and memory he has of his past life. ;)))

[timmurleyart]

Rats with incentive. 🐀🐀🚙🍩🟡🔴🟠🟢

[wolfchanw]

I had told my spouse recently that I felt like our cat was a net negative on my happiness. I love her very much, but she has IBD, cystitis, and scoliosis which means that she is very high maintenance in terms of medication as well as grooming. I clean her litter box, buy her very expensive food, keep up with her meds(pills and injections), and because I do the bulk of the grooming she doesn’t like to spend much time with me.

Today I was watching her snooze, melting. I wondered how I could have thought these things about this precious, innocent creature. I then went to take down a few holiday decorations and discovered that she has been peeing and pooping behind our Christmas tree.

Interrobang, I love you and I hate you right now.

[percepeony]

@ruiizxe here’s your reward for guessing my birthday LMAO

It was supposed to be a doodle but nah that meme song was getting to my head, personally

‼️NO REPOST‼️

[sassynsweet179]

ATTITUDES YOU NEED TO STOP WHEN YOU ARE MARRIED :

When married, consider letting go of these attitudes:

1. Possessiveness: Trust and respect boundaries.

2. Competition: Focus on teamwork and mutual support.

3. Criticism: Practice constructive feedback and empathy.

4. Comparison: Appreciate your unique relationship.

5. Selfishness: Cultivate compromise and understanding.

6. Dishonesty: Foster transparency and open communication.

7. Pride: Embrace humility and willingness to apologize.

8. Unforgiveness: Practice forgiveness and letting go.

9. Lack of accountability: Take responsibility for actions.

10. Emotional unavailability: Prioritize emotional intimacy.

11. Disrespect: Treat each other with kindness and respect.

12. Conditional love: Love unconditionally.

13. Unrealistic expectations: Communicate and set realistic goals.

1. Defensiveness: Listen actively and respond thoughtfully.

2. Passive-aggressiveness: Address issues directly.

1. Blame-shifting: Take ownership of mistakes.

1. Emotional manipulation: Communicate openly and honestly.

2. Control: Respect each other's autonomy.

3. Resentment: Address issues before they escalate.

4. Lack of gratitude: Cultivate appreciation.

Replacing these attitudes with positive ones can strengthen your marriage.

Positive attitudes to cultivate:

1. Empathy and understanding

2. Open communication

3. Mutual respect

4. Trust and loyalty

5. Compromise and flexibility

6. Forgiveness and letting go

7. Emotional intelligence

8. Teamwork and cooperation

9. Gratitude and appreciation

10. Unconditional love

Resources:

1. Marriage counseling or therapy

2. Relationship self-help books

3. Online forums and communities

4. Support groups for married couples

5. Personal growth and self-improvement resources

[ninalinina]

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[catchymemes]

[great-and-small]

A manatee rescue that I follow responded to a call about a female manatee with two calves because one of her babies had been injured by a boat strike. The entire family was temporarily relocated from the wild into a wildlife rehab facility for the injured male calf to undergo treatment. While there, vets noted the female calf was significantly larger than the little injured male. They did genetic testing and determined that big sister calf actually wasn’t related to the other two manatees at all! She was in fact an orphan calf that the adult manatee had found and taken in to care for right alongside her own little one.

Wild to think this manatee calf was literally adopted and nobody would have ever known if it weren’t for random coincidence and human curiosity. Every animal that you cross paths with in life has a fascinating personal story that you’ll only ever catch a glimpse of (and that’s if you’re lucky).

[orcinus-veterinarius]

Woman at the zoo: Why do they look so sad? 😔

Sign literally 10 feet away:

[benotafraid111]

[idigitizellp21]

Understanding Behavioral Economics: A Blend of Economics and Psychology

Behavioral economics merges economics and psychology to explore how people make decisions in real-world scenarios. Unlike neoclassical economics, which assumes individuals make well-informed, rational and self-interested choices, behavioral economics acknowledges human impulsivity, emotional influences and external factors.

Core Concepts in Behavioral Economics:

Have you wondered why people act against their best interest? For example, have you thought about why gamblers double down after winning or losing, even when odds remain unchanged? These behaviours, guided by emotions and circumstances, often deviate from the logical decision making expected in neo-classical economics.

Nudges: Gentle Pushed Towards Better Decisions

You must be wondering what a nudge is? A nudge subtly influences choices to encourage specific actions without being coercive. For instance: Placing fruits at eye level in cafeterias nudges students towards healthier choices. Banning junk food, on the other hand, would not qualify as a nudge, as it removes freedom of choice.

Popularising Nudges

Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein’s book “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health,Wealth and Happiness” brought the concept of mainstream attention, showcasing how subtle change in the environment can guide decision-making.

Factors Influencing Human Behavior:

1. Bounded Rationality: People make decisions based on the limited knowledge they possess. Example: Investors use publicly available data, but they may not fully understand a company’s internal workings, leading to suboptimal decisions. 

2. Choice Architecture: How choices are presented impacts decision making. For example, Supermarkets place crackers near cheese to subtly guide consumers toward buying complementary items.

3. Cognitive Bias: Decisions are often shaped by subconscious biases. Example, An investor may choose a company because they like its logo or the CEO’s charisma, not because of its financial metrics.

4. Discrimination: Prejudices can shape choices, often leading to irrational preferences. Example: Someone might favour one product based solely on personal perceptions or biases.

5. Heard Mentality: People often mimic the choices of others. For instance, fans of a struggling sports team continue their support, driven by collective loyalty rather than logic.

Applications of Behavioral Economics:

1. Financial Markets: Behavioural economics helps explain irrational investor decisions, such as panic selling during market downturns or speculative bubbles fueled by fear of missing out.

2. Game Theory: This concept analyses decision-making patterns and attempts to predict irrational behaviors in competitive settings. For example, in poker, understanding psychological tendencies can provide an edge.

3. Pricing Strategies: Business use behavioural insights to create perceived value. The most famous example would be Apple’s Initial 600$ price tag for the iphone reduced to 400$ made customers feel they were getting a better deal, even though the phone’s true value remained the same.

4. Product Packaging: Packaging can target diverse consumer needs. Example: Soap marketed for “Sensitive skin” appeals to a niche audience, despite being identical to the general version.

5. The Role of Behavioral Economists: Behavioral economists help governments craft policies that protect consumers and assist companies in understanding consumers and assist companies in understanding consumer behavior. They analyze why people make decisions and design strategies to influence those choices.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations:

1. Manipulation risks: The principles of behavioral economics can be exploited to deceive. Companies may use psychological tactics, such as selective pricing or misleading marketing, to influence consumer decisions unfairly.

2. Understanding Human Irrationality: Behavioral economics often struggles to explain the full spectrum of irrational human behavior, as it varies greatly across individuals and contexts.

Behavioral Economics Vs Psychology:

Behavioral economics seeks to understand why people often make irrational economic choices. By examining emotional, psychological, and environmental influences, this field provides insights into how individuals deviate from rational decision-making models, reshaping our understanding of human behavior. To explore more about the interplay of behavior and decision-making or meet the minds behind these insights, you can contact professional psychologists at ImPerfect who can not only help you understand these patterns but also guide you in making more informed and balanced decisions in various aspects of life. Visit ImPerfect to connect with experts and explore resources tailored to your needs.

Urveez Kakalia and Krupa Abraham

[ottosbigtop]

I think we as a society should bring back brotps. I think we should be weirder about characters being friends the same way people are weird about ships. Make those two characters who interacted once or twice besties. Make it difficult for them to get rid of each other even if they want to. Go nuts

[draconym]

At a festival. Small child is lying on the ground nearby with a large rock on their chest yelling MORE WEIGHT!!! GIVE ME MORE WEIGHT!!!

[percepeony]

its very to me cuz the callout on the reblog of my ben arg artists are superior post was spot on cuz i was in fact vaguing about you

This is the first time someone’s talking about me online 👁👁