People with anxiety often perform "safety behaviors" during anxiety provoking situations. These safety behaviors make the person feel more comfortable in the situation by providing temporary relief ...

Social animals, including rodents, primates, and humans, partake in competition for finite resources, thereby establishing social hierarchies wherein an individual’s social standing influences diverse ...

Researchers at Kanazawa University have identified a previously unrecognized mechanism by which structural changes in the ...

Autistic traits refer to cognitive and behavioral characteristics seen in the general population that resemble those of autism but are less severe. Higher levels of autistic traits may be related to ...

In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice, including who fights and who backs down. Using a ...

Social bullying is common today, but it doesn’t have to be. You can take a stand when you see it happening and help make the world a kinder place. Share on Pinterest Georgijevic/Getty Images Bullying ...