New research says joy, not shame, is what makes better habits stick. Here's the 5-step method two UBC psychologists use to ...

Aleesha Grier, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice and an assistant clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Operant conditioning uses rewards and punishments to change ...

Popping a pimple creates a short-lived feeling of relief or accomplishment for many people, which can strengthen the behavior ...

With Zero Parades, the studio behind the celebrated Disco Elysium again sends a fallible professional through a complex world. By Christopher Byrd One of the most remarkable things a work of art can ...

With Zero Parades, the studio behind the celebrated Disco Elysium again sends a fallible professional through a complex world.

When you feel low or fed up, it’s tempting to shut down and do very little. You might cancel activities and social events, and choose passive options instead, such as staying in bed or watching TV. It ...

Psychology says people who spend money as they earn aren't always making careless financial decisions. Psychology explains ...

Synaptic plasticity, such as long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD), must be tightly regulated to prevent saturation, which would impair learning. Metaplasticity mechanisms have ...

Data collected from NHPs that are trained to participate voluntarily in husbandry, veterinary, and research procedures are likely to have particular value. The authors present the results of a series ...

Psychology says people who leave generous tip for the waiters at any restaurant and bar aren't always trying to show wealth ...

Over the last decade, methamphetamine use has spread rapidly in Europe, particularly in young adults leading to a significant medical shortfall in many regions. Despite initial political and medical ...