What is Behavioural Science?
Christian Hunt
25 years: Behavioural science & compliance
For compliance to be effective, we need a good understanding of how our brains work. Christian introduces the basics of Behavioural Science; the study of human decision-making. He will outline why human risk is important to consider, provide an introduction to Behavioural Science and cover some relevant source material, such as "Thinking Fast & Slow".
For compliance to be effective, we need a good understanding of how our brains work. Christian introduces the basics of Behavioural Science; the study of human decision-making. He will outline why human risk is important to consider, provide an introduction to Behavioural Science and cover some relevant source material, such as "Thinking Fast & Slow".
What is Behavioural Science?
20 mins 44 secs
Behavioural Science explores the real reasons, we make the decisions that drive us to do the things we do. Understanding how our brains work can help us to be more productive and live more enjoyable lives.
Key learning objectives:
Define BeSci, and identify when it may be useful
Why has it become so popular?
Describe Systems 1 and 2, and explain how they interact
Christian Hunt
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