Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...

Control has some of the best storytelling I've ever seen in videogames. Jesse Faden's trip into the unknown is a gripping one, and Remedy's design of the brutalist Oldest House is unlike anything ...

Many of the people who enter my therapy office with depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues have one thing in common—they spend a lot of time focusing on things they can’t control. They worry ...

Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

Impulse control issues refer to the difficulty some people have in stopping themselves from engaging in certain behaviors. Common examples include: gambling stealing aggressive behavior toward others ...

Impulse control disorders are conditions where people have impulses that are difficult or impossible to resist. These may include taking things that do not belong to them (kleptomania) or an urge to ...

Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals—is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Self-control is primarily rooted ...

Starting with a secret copy of Warcraft II on his parent’s Windows 95, Ben has developed a lifelong obsession with video games. Drawn to darker and more horrifying games, he enjoys diving into the ...

Internal control is relevant to everyone in the workplace. It represents our moral responsibility to understand and comply with University policies and procedures, as well as to hold ourselves and one ...