Episode 853
Behaviour
Exploring the science of changing behaviours and the brain-based systems which direct how we act...
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
March 15, 202259m 36s
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Show Notes
Ever set a new year's resolution only for it to fall by the wayside after a few weeks? It is common for us to have goals and want to make change, but when it comes to turning those plans into reality, it can feel difficult. We often default back to old routines as more common behaviours take hold. Alongside trying to find ways to help us stick to our resolutions, we are exploring how our brain decides which way to act, how behaviours transition from being goal-directed to habitual, the disorders which can arise from alterations to these systems, and how research is trying to find methods to... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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