Chimpanzees are masters of the sudden outburst, throwing apparent fits that can involve loud screeches and hurling things. But they also know how to control themselves. When attempting to avoid ...

Uh oh. Here comes temptation -- for a dieter, it's a sweet treat; an alcoholic, a beer; a married man, an attractive, available woman. How to defeat the impulse to gratify desire and stick to your ...

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Professor Loran Nordgren finds that people believe they have more restraint than they actually possess 8/3/2009 - Whether it's highlighted in major news headlines about Argentinean affairs and Ponzi ...

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Are you eyeing a frosty dessert over a salad? Pick wisely, as it will tell a lot about you. According to a study conducted by the Ohio State University, Columbus, people's hands revealed the struggle ...

Uh-oh. Here comes temptation—for a dieter, it's a sweet treat; an alcoholic, a beer; a married man, an attractive, available woman. How to defeat the impulse to gratify desire and stick to your ...