Eric avoided doing lots of things in life, from going to the dentist to paying his taxes. He avoided anything that might cause him any anxiety. This inevitably caused him even more anxiety. Eric ...

In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Yet, psychology shows that what looks like procrastination, avoidance, or lack of motivation often ...

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 ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

Over the course of their lives, animals form associations between sensory stimuli and predicted threats or rewards. These associations can, in turn, shape the behaviors of animals, prompting them to ...

Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all have those moments when we’ll do anything but the task at hand, finding solace in the oddest and most unexpected diversions ...

The relationship between shame and avoidance is not news. But you may be surprised to see how it impacts your finances. A 2021 paper in the Journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision ...