The social sector needs to take greater advantage of the behavioral sciences when developing programs and services.

In recent years, the behavioral sciences—psychology, cognitive science, neurology, behavioral economics, and other disciplines—have advanced significantly. We now have a large and growing body of knowledge about how people interact with their environment and with each other in a wide variety of settings. And it’s time we begin applying that knowledge more consistently in the social sector...

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