You’re reading your child’s IEP, evaluation report, or behavior plan and suddenly you’re stuck on a phrase that feels ...

Deviance Amplification Theory explores how society’s reaction to crime can unintentionally increase criminal behavior. This ...

Researchers have identified a surprisingly simple way to encourage people to admit to socially sensitive or morally questionable behaviors in surveys by reminding them of their good deeds first.

Deviance Amplification Theory argues that when society labels certain behaviors as "criminal" or "deviant," it intensifies the very behavior it seeks to punish. The more a person is labeled, the more ...

Warnings against using bonus systems to motivate performance abound. From corporate scandals caused by incentives to reports about how the financial uncertainty they cause can impact mental health, ...

A new report says doctors failed to warn patients of the extreme side effects. Patients were not sufficiently worn about “deviant” sexual behavior and other extreme side effects caused by common ...

A class of drugs commonly used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is pushing people into risky sexual behavior. Patients taking dopamine agonists say the ...

Student behavior problems continue to plague schools, and educators say they’ve actually grown more serious, according to a recent survey by the EdWeek Research Center. Nearly half of teachers, school ...

In a rapidly evolving world, 2025 presents both immense opportunities and daunting challenges for young people. The choices they make today will define their futures and significantly impact society.