In a recent perspective review, researchers attempt to collate and discuss scientific knowledge on the concept of the ‘immune self’ and use raw T cell assays, nine amino-long pathogen-derived peptides ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a person’s expectations about a situation come true due to changes in their own behavior. It is a psychological phenomenon that can play a role in mental health.

When encouraging children to become excited about learning, it is very important to help them develop a positive academic self-concept. A person's academic self-concept is the way they identify with ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. Most executives I’ve worked with can articulate their leadership philosophy in detail. They know their values, ...

Almost a century ago, a plucky little blue engine first I-think-I-canned her way up a mountain in an iconic display of self-efficacy's power. But the term self-efficacy wouldn’t come along for another ...

There are some people who are just unbearable. In our daily lives, there are people who tend to drain our energy and patience whenever we interact with them. They challenge even the most tolerant ...

When Arthur Tres put on the virtual reality headset, he became another person. The device was connected to a woman across the room, who inhabited his body in the swap. Their movements were ...

Throughout the years, I've met many clients, including entrepreneurs, who claimed to have low self-esteem and were fixated on raising it. While some coaches help address self-esteem issues, my team ...

During the elementary-school years, a child's world expands dramatically to include not only their family and playmates but a widening circle of schoolmates and adults. In this enlarged environment, ...