Researchers who study parenting and child development distinguish between behavioral control and psychological control. Behavioral control involves parents’ attempts to set clear rules and monitor ...

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

A team of researchers has identified measures we take in order to skirt having to exert self-control in our daily lives -- findings that offer new insights into what motivates human behavior. A team ...

The world of technology is changing rapidly, and with it comes the development of new communication protocols like the Internet of Behavior (IoB). IoB offers a revolutionary way to monitor, control ...

Scientists can control brain circuits, behavior, and emotion using light. Researchers developed a new optogenetic tool, 'Opto-vTrap', which is expected to contribute to treatment for epilepsy, muscle ...