One of the ongoing themes in my blog is impulsivity. Expending willpower can make us more impulsive, and affirming our core values, being in a good mood, or consuming glucose can reduce that effect.

Researchers found a link between deprivation in childhood and impulsive behavior -- leading to addictions later in life. The findings, which are a culmination of six years of research, also found a ...

As the end of the year approaches, impulse buying takes on a distinctive flavor, fueled by holiday festivities and year-end sales. Consumers often find themselves succumbing to spontaneous purchases ...

Danny, a 43-year-old store manager, was stopped by the police for doing an illegal U-turn across a busy highway. As he explained, "Our lanes weren’t moving at all, and it was going to take forever to ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have uncovered a new link between genetic variations associated with alcoholism, impulsive behavior and a region of the brain involved in ...

Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects ...

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A person can display behavior that seeks positive or negative attention. Both children and adults may display attention-seeking behavior. Attention-seeking behavior can appear as acting out, excessive ...