The Behavioral and Social Sciences

This volume explores the scientific frontiers and leading edges of research across the fields of anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, history, business, education, geography, law, and psychiatry, as well as the newer, more specialized areas of artificial intelligence, child development, cognitive science, communications, demography, linguistics, and management and decision science. It includes recommendations concerning new resources, facilities, and programs that may be needed over the next several years to ensure rapid progress and provide a high level of returns to basic research. Table of Contents Front Matter Introduction 1. Behavior, Mind, and Brain 2. Motivational and Social Contexts of Behavior 3. Choice and Allocation 4. Institutions and Cultures 5. Methods of Data Collection, Representation, and Anlysis 6. The Research Support System 7. Raising the Scientific Yield Appendix A: Trends in Support for Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Appendix B: Working Group Members Index