The Latest Breaking News from Behavior

Traditionally, we expect depression to look like sadness. When we imagine a depressed person, we typically picture crying spells, staying in bed for days, and a general sense of hopelessness. That is the classic presentation, and it is most often seen in women. Men, however, are conditioned differently by society.

Exhaustion is a constant companion when you spend your days managing everyone else’s behavior. Perhaps you find yourself worrying about what your sister chooses to eat during family gatherings. Or, maybe you secretly stress over your husband’s procrastination regarding household repairs. Trying to control outcomes that are simply not yours…

Walk through any supermarket and you will see hundreds of choices, but one grocery item in particular reveals more about your financial habits than you might expect. The way you choose it, compare it, and justify it reflects how you handle spending in other parts of your life. Whether you…

Image source: shutterstock.com

Confidence signals steadiness, clarity, and grounded self-control. Yet people often mistake aggressive traits for the same quality. The overlap creates confusion, especially in workplaces and relationships where calm authority and hostility sometimes look similar from a distance. Aggressive traits slip through because they can mimic certainty, even when the behavior…

From sneakiness right down to deception, these 33 toxic behaviors can turn a perfectly healthy relationship into a nightmare.

Men with sports cars draw attention long before they say a word. The car signals intent, confidence, and a willingness to stand apart from the crowd. People make assumptions the moment they see one pull up, and those assumptions usually track with real behavioral patterns. Sports cars attract a certain…

Food delivery promises convenience, but that convenience comes at a price that slips past people who assume the fee on the checkout screen tells the whole story. The hidden costs of food delivery show up in small increments, then pile into something larger by the end of the month. Some…

Smart carts promise speed, convenience, and a smoother grocery run. The pitch sounds harmless enough: grab what you need, skip the checkout line, and pay on the curved screen attached to the cart. But hidden inside the convenience is something else. Smart carts collect data constantly, and the path from…