Recidivism reveals a gap between punishment and rehabilitation. Psychology explains why incarceration alone rarely transforms ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a ...

A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control ...

A team is only as good as the people in it. Even one negative team member can infect the rest of their team with cynicism and apathy. However, it can be difficult to confront this person about what ...

Instead of letting all those little chimes from your phone, car or watch raise your anxiety, you can use them to reach your ...

Impulsive behavior can be part of an impulse control disorder or other mental health disorder but is not a disorder on its own. Some physical conditions can also cause impulsive behavior. An impulsive ...

I’m preparing to celebrate my son’s 4th birthday this summer. And I often wonder, do all parents have such a hard time with their 4-year-olds? If you’re in the same boat, you might feel certain that ...

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder like autism, your pediatrician may have suggested a therapy called applied behavior analysis. Sometimes called ABA therapy, it’s ...

As we settle into another Colorado winter, my mind shifts toward the seasons — their predictability, their necessity, and how ...

The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology for several reasons. Ethology, or the study of animals in their natural habitats, sheds light on how animals interact with each other and ...

The Santa Rosa City Council censured Dianna MacDonald on Tuesday for engaging in reportedly “negative and offensive” behavior ...