As infants, our emotional expression is our primary mode of communication: Crying when we are distressed or laughing and smiling when we are happy. We tend to become upset (e.g., angry, sad, or ...

A recent study reveals that the physical structure of a specific brain region acts as a bridge between narcissistic ...

A new study published in the journal Psychological Reports indicates that just three minutes of slow, controlled breathing can improve a person’s ability to manage their emotional responses to ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in a ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

Self-regulation is about choosing the most effective emotional response, not trying to eliminate emotion altogether.

A new status hierarchy emerged where emotional regulation is the ultimate flex. Having composure in chaos signals strength. Remaining calm when others panic signals intelligence. Managing emotions ...

Online play doesn’t just change where we gamble, but it’s still something a little more unique. It changes how we react to the whole process. Emotions move faster online, and they settle differently, ...

Let's say you've gone through a breakup. You're heartbroken, confused and angry. What do you do with all those feelings? That's up to you. You have the power to "turn the intensity up or down on an ...

We make very different choices depending on what takes the dominant role in decision-making: the head or the heart. Behavioral economists have long relished exposing our illogic when it comes to ...