MeSH tree: F01.752.543.500.750
Why does a person continue seeking drugs when doing so becomes increasingly difficult, frustrating or harmful? Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) propose that part of the answer may involve a breakdown ...
Sep 23, 2026
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People struggling with symptoms of depression are less likely to perceive themselves as active initiators of their activities, which is directly reflected in the way they express themselves. Analyzing the way people construct ...
Apr 30, 2026
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The sensation of controlling one's body and things in the environment is known as sense of agency (SoA). Not only is SoA pivotal for tasks and well-being in everyday life, but its mechanisms have become increasingly important ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Imagine you're at a carnival and want to win a big stuffed toy. You play different games and, if successful, collect tickets. But it's not the tickets you care about, it's the big toy they'll buy.
Apr 30, 2024
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A university professor has found a way to help students—and himself—power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks.
Apr 24, 2024
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Sixty years ago last week, New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to allow a government-run lottery following a nationwide ban of lotteries in 1895. Why did Americans grow to disfavor the lottery then? Moreover, considering ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior in a range of situations are more likely to delay tackling the task ...
Mar 1, 2024
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A good night's sleep prepares us for the next day. Conversely, inadequate sleep diminishes performance in tasks requiring attention, memory, and executive functions that have real world consequences.
Oct 13, 2023
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