Browse 1,588 real Behavioural and Social Sciences projects from CSEF, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Adolescence (ages 14–18) is characterized by rapid neurodevelopment that influences attention and cognitive control, often producing measurable changes in reaction time and accuracy. However…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
With increasing use of technology, many students struggle with remembering information after learning a lesson. Studies have shown that memory is also tied to the types of sensory input. Thi…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition whose diagnosis remains highly dependent on clinician expertise, time-intensive behavioral assessments, and limited a…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
The idea behind this project was to see if age makes a difference in people's ability to tell if images are AI generated. I made a survey with five AI generated images and five real images,…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
Our study investigated the effects of social media use on the stress levels and self-esteem of middle school students. We hypothesized that higher social media consumption would correlate wi…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalization and loss of independence in adults aged 65 and older, yet most assistive systems remain reactive, detecting falls only after impac…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
As stress levels of adolescents grow in modern society, the risk of severe mental disorders has increased. Recent studies reveal the potential of music to alleviate negative emotions. This s…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
This project explores how different types of AI assistance influence human learning and knowledge acquisition. Through a randomized controlled experiment, participants learn about the histor…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Digital avatar-based identity is rapidly becoming central to adolescent life, with 85% of Gen Z users having created a digital avatar. As individuals increasingly represent themselves throug…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Cognitive decline affects more than 55 million people worldwide, yet early screening still depends on clinical infrastructure that limits access. In the United States, an estimated 7.4 milli…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
In May 2023 the Surgeon General of USA issued a warning about the concerning effects of social media (SM) on youth and adult mental health. This project is aimed towards analyzing the effect…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
This experiment tested whether sheets of paper in primary colors (red, yellow, blue) improve memorization of shape locations compared to those on white paper. Participants studied a grid of…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
Our research question asked which visual elements in advertisements attract the most attention from viewers briefly passing by, and we hypothesized that faces and centrally placed products w…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Every 40 seconds, suicide steals a life, emphasizing the need to elucidate biological underpinnings. Despite psychological research, suicide's pathogenisis remains poorly understood. This st…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
The future of artificial intelligence is full of overwhelming possibilities. As human technology progresses, the use of AI will become more and more integrated into our lives. According to a…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
This project studies how reward frequency affects performance, enjoyment, and engagement in a digital game. I created a web-based game called Catch the Coins, where players collect coins dur…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10–20% of new mothers but remains largely undetected due to infrequent clinical visits and screening tools that miss maternal-specific behavioral patterns…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Dementia is a growing issue among the older population, though certain activities that engage cognitive interaction help slow its development; meanwhile, active recall practices, which serve…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Abstract: The objective of this project was to determine if horses possess the cognitive ability to identify and select a specific target object regardless of its location. The experiment te…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by differences in attention and cognitive control, yet assessment remains largely dependent on subjective behavioral evaluati…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Eye-tracking data can provide useful insights into cognitive processing and attention mechanics, which is particularly helpful for detecting autism. However, most existing models fail to acc…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
Screen time has shown to negatively impact physical and mental health in teenagers, with video games linked to higher risks of developing socioemotional problems and depression. Empathy is a…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Several studies show that drinks with mismatched colors and flavors confuse people, and make them think harder about them. But in terms of kids versus adults, and accuracy, there is a gap in…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Southern California has experienced a massive rise in wildfire frequency and severity over the past decade. As these disasters become worse, homeowners face rising insurance premium costs an…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
The NFL is a multi-billion-dollar industry where the success of one position can determine a team's fate, to be winners or losers. That position is the quarterback. Quarterbacks are taken in…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
This study examines how augmented feedback influences human learning in complex auditory-motor skill acquisition, using flute tone color production as a model system. Tone color is a subject…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Anti-vaping public service announcements (PSAs) play a vital role in conveying the health risks of vaping and motivating healthier behavior, particularly in light of the post-2020 rise in ad…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Short-form video (SFV) platforms such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts have become ubiquitous among adolescents, yet little is known about how excessive use affects the neural mechanisms of self…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Climate change is one of the biggest issues we face today. This project investigates how the knowledge of climate change can correlate with human behaviors. The purpose of this project was t…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Priming is a psychological phenomenon that has a large impact on many aspects of society, including our day-to-day decisions. A particular form of priming, masked priming, can bias people's…