Symbolic triggers shape human behavior in profound ways, influencing everything from global mourning to acts of violence. The death of Princess Diana triggered worldwide grief, as she embodied the ...

When people with high levels of narcissism feel ignored or excluded by others, they are more likely to lash out using specific types of passive-aggressive behavior. A recent study published in the ...

“I ruthlessly destroyed my peer's ideas before the chairman.” My CEO coaching client frantically called me after a meeting with the chairman and a colleague of an international company. For ...

Are your substance-use behaviors causing problems? Let's explore! We are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and remember what works. If our hunter/gatherer ancestors discovered a food source, a ...

Aggressive behavior can create challenges for healthcare professionals who care for people with Parkinson’s disease. Investigators studying aggressive outbursts toward caregivers were surprised to ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Heavy alcohol consumption, smoking and exercising could lead to a decline in health in people as young as 36 years old, a new study has found. "The team analyzed participants’ mental and physical ...

Researchers from The Universities of Manchester and Birmingham have identified the exact nerve cells in the brain that drive important behavioral changes in female fruit flies after they mate. The ...