Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

It's not only humans that do some sketchy, questionable stuff. Animals in the wild have their own peculiarities, too, and these weird animal behaviors usually don't go unnoticed. And by weird, we ...

Condescending people — those who talk down to you or make you feel “less than” — can be some of the hardest people to cut out of your life. Knowing what constitutes condescending behavior is the first ...

This article is the first of two examining ADHD-like behaviors in dogs. In part one, the literature on inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and anxiety in dogs is ...

Understanding Attention-Seeking Behaviors in Pets: What Your Dog or Cat Is Really Trying to Tell You A dog nudges your hand ...

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Inequality is not unique to human groups and societies. Individuals with relatively little power possess a variety of behavioral strategies to counterbalance or regulate power differences. In humans, ...

Kids are expert observers of behavior. They can pick up traits, habits, and lifelong behaviors easily — just by watching their own parents. It is part of a child's job description to learn from the ...

According to the Josh Bersin Company, only 25% of companies report that their leadership development programs significantly improve business performance. Another way to say that: three-fourths of CEOs ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in ...

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