Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) offers a unique lens for understanding human behaviour, proposing that individuals act to control their internal perceptions rather than simply responding to external ...

There is a very simple bug that spends its time in dark damp places consuming rotting vegetation. It doesn't have much of a mental life. It doesn't need to. It has a simple set of goals — avoid the ...

Robots may be able to walk smoother than ever, with the use of an existing psychological theory about how humans react to the world. Researchers at the University of Manchester have explored the use ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 115, No. 38 (September 18, 2018), pp. E8825-E8834 (10 pages) When making decisions, humans are often distracted by ...

A new universal approach to mental health issues has been developed, used across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and high schools, and will be researched by a Curtin-led international team.

An established but little known psychological theory is likely to improve performances across a range of activities, including sport, according to new research. An established but little known ...

Researchers examined decades of data to create a unifying theory to explain biases in perception. Photo-Illustration: Martha Morales/The University of Texas at Austin How humans perceive the world ...

video: A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a University of Manchester study. view more A psychological theory could kickstart improvements ...