People often compare themselves to others and question their own drive, yet what looks like motivation may not mean what it ...
Despite having good intentions, good habits can be hard to make. Thankfully, behavioral science teaches us how to actually ...
In a good or a bad mood, focused or distracted, our internal states directly influence our perceptions and decision-making. While the role of motivation on the performance of behavioral tasks has been ...
Ever notice how a messy room suddenly feels “fixable,” your to-do list looks less scary, and even big goals seem worth a try—all within ...
Pat McAfee could feel Nick Saban getting uncomfortable. When ESPN’s College Gameday rolled into Tuscaloosa for Alabama-Texas, McAfee sat next to Saban on set. As McAfee praised the Alabama football’s ...
Affective pain leads to inhibition of dopamine neurons decreasing motivation, but it can be restored. Washington University in St. Louis (MI, USA) researchers have uncovered the neuronal circuitry in ...