About this Research Topic
The field of decision-making and behavioral psychology has long been intrigued by the framing effect, which refers to how the presentation of information as gains or losses can influence individuals' choices and behaviors. This phenomenon extends beyond risk-taking to encompass areas such as prosocial behavior, future reward valuation, food preferences, and addiction behavior. For instance, recent studies have shown that framing can significantly impact human behavior, encouraging more generous actions when negative consequences of selfishness are highlighted.
This insight has practical applications in socio-political policy planning, where framing can guide individuals toward healthier and more socially beneficial behaviors.
Additionally, framing food choices has been proposed as a strategy in weight management and public health campaigns, with great potential in clinical rehabilitation.
Despite these advances, the field lacks a comprehensive model that fully explains the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying framing effects. Neuroimaging studies have begun to shed light on the brain regions involved, such as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and amygdala, but further research is needed to integrate these findings into a cohesive framework.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of framing manipulations in modifying maladaptive habits and behaviors.
The objective is to collect a diverse range of studies, including experimental research, replication studies, meta-analyses, and reviews, that investigate the practical applications of behavioral framing. The inclusion of neuroimaging studies is particularly encouraged to deepen our understanding of the neural correlates of framing effects.
To gather further insights in the realm of behavioral framing manipulations, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Framing in behavioral neuroscience related to decision-making processes, including imaging studies in humans, age-related differences, and interindividual differences.
- The role of the amygdala in mediating appetitive-aversive responses and its activity levels in response to framing manipulations.
- Future reward valuation and devaluation.
- Prosocial behavior.
- Framing within the context of addictive behaviors, substance use disorders, and obesity, along with related behavioral disturbances.
- Neural correlates, including studies using animal models and tools for training with non-verbal subjects.
- Future directions and applications of framing manipulations in various domains.
This insight has practical applications in socio-political policy planning, where framing can guide individuals toward healthier and more socially beneficial behaviors.
Additionally, framing food choices has been proposed as a strategy in weight management and public health campaigns, with great potential in clinical rehabilitation.
Despite these advances, the field lacks a comprehensive model that fully explains the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying framing effects. Neuroimaging studies have begun to shed light on the brain regions involved, such as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and amygdala, but further research is needed to integrate these findings into a cohesive framework.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of framing manipulations in modifying maladaptive habits and behaviors.
The objective is to collect a diverse range of studies, including experimental research, replication studies, meta-analyses, and reviews, that investigate the practical applications of behavioral framing. The inclusion of neuroimaging studies is particularly encouraged to deepen our understanding of the neural correlates of framing effects.
To gather further insights in the realm of behavioral framing manipulations, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Framing in behavioral neuroscience related to decision-making processes, including imaging studies in humans, age-related differences, and interindividual differences.
- The role of the amygdala in mediating appetitive-aversive responses and its activity levels in response to framing manipulations.
- Future reward valuation and devaluation.
- Prosocial behavior.
- Framing within the context of addictive behaviors, substance use disorders, and obesity, along with related behavioral disturbances.
- Neural correlates, including studies using animal models and tools for training with non-verbal subjects.
- Future directions and applications of framing manipulations in various domains.
Keywords: choice behavior, decision-making, framing, maladaptive habits, neuroimaging
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