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Human behavior science studies what makes us human: our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Behavioral scientists explore the complexities of our minds, from how we learn and remember, to how we make choices and interact with others.

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Gender Differences in Reading Facial Expressions
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Show 25 facial expression photos to boys and girls and compare which group identifies the emotions more accurately.
Gender and Drawing Skill
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Have an art teacher blind-grade 40 drawings of the same fruit basket and compare average scores between male and female participants.
Gender and Sense of Smell
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Blindfold volunteers of both genders with common foods and compare who identifies more smells and rates them stronger.
Natural vs. Synthetic Scents
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Hand someone two tissues with the same fragrance -- one natural, one synthetic -- and discover how rarely people can tell which is real.
Eye Contact in Familiar and Unfamiliar Settings
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Observe people in two different settings and count how often they make or avoid eye contact with those around them.
Mozart vs. Beatles and Naptime Restlessness
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Record children napping to Mozart and the Beatles and count their movements to discover which music leads to more restful sleep.
First Impressions and the Halo Effect
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Watch the same person tell the same story with just one small change and discover how a single trait shifts their entire likability rating.
The Oddball Effect on Time Perception
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Show someone a series of matching images with one surprise slide hidden inside, and discover why their brain stretches that moment in time.
Cold, Stress, Practice, and Reaction Time
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Test reaction speed after ice water, verbal stress, and extra practice to discover which condition changes your reflexes the most.
Weight Sequence and Perception
Human Behavior Science Fair Project
Medium
Hand people two books in different orders and discover how the sequence of lifting changes their weight estimates.
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