No family is perfect. Likewise, no family, or social system for that matter, will be completely void of dysfunction. But occasional dysfunctional behavior does not automatically create the kind of ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

High-conflict personalities are fundamentally adversarial personalities. They don’t see their part in their own problems and instead are preoccupied with blaming others—possibly you. In this series, I ...

There are various signs of abusive behavior a person can be aware of. There are also many ways of reaching out for help for oneself or someone they know. There are different kinds of abusive behavior.

In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

Various treatments for depression can provide effective ways to alleviate symptoms, improve coping skills, and foster well-being. Traditionally, depression has been addressed with medication for ...

Discover how behavioral modeling helps predict consumer actions using spending data, enabling businesses to refine targeting and enhance risk assessment.