A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

School leaders can follow these guidelines to support teachers in dealing with challenging behaviors and ensure that meetings ...

Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

Sometimes, the smallest moment can make the biggest difference. Here are three subtle ways couples can grow together in relationships and stay deeply connected long-term. We often associate “growth” ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

It can be difficult to tell whether someone likes you. It can be even more challenging to figure out exactly how and why they are interested in you. Are they just looking for a bit of company? Are ...

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...