Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to a compelling new psychological analysis.

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

Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival ...

Social feedback shapes human behavior and self-perception in profound ways. New research suggests that the personality trait ...

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Narcissists thrive on being able to have control over others, but our brains make sure to send subtle signs to let us know. We've all been in conversations with someone who's left us feeling ...