Embrace a fixed mindset — assume that you aren’t (and will never be) particularly smart, or skilled, or adept, etc. — and whenever you find yourself struggling you’re likely to quit. If who you are is ...

For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made ...

The brain and behavior are core topics in the study of psychology. After all, it is the brain and behavior that influence how we think, feel, and respond in every aspect of our lives. They are also ...

People may think of survival as an individual act—every animal (and person) for themselves. But a new study from UCLA suggests that when it comes to facing hardship together, social groups may ...

Researchers uncovered how shifting levels of a brain protein called KCC2 can reshape the way cues become linked with rewards, sometimes making habits form more quickly or more powerfully than expected ...

Scientists at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center at the University of Granada (CIMCYC) have revealed how, when faced with highly appetizing and unhealthy food stimuli, many overweight ...

There was a period in my life when I underestimated just how profoundly self-belief shapes human behavior. I assumed confidence was mostly motivational — useful, perhaps, but secondary to intelligence ...

People diagnosed with various mental health disorders can sometimes start engaging in intense political behavior, such as violent protests, civil disobedience and the aggressive expression of ...

Collecting behavior, often perceived as a benign hobby or interest, can manifest in pathological forms, particularly in individuals with specific neurological disorders. Here, I explore the organic ...

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and ...

Meet the Kraken, a massive disorientation device used to train astronauts for long space missions. We introduce viewers to the Kraken, a massive disorientation device housed on Wright Patterson ...

Over time, embracing a growth mindset changes your brain at a neurological level. You probably understand the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, but here’s a quick primer. Research on ...