Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...

New research reveals how low confidence drives feedback-seeking, enhancing learning with insights for education and rehabilitation strategies. A new study from co-lead author Christopher J. Cagna, PhD ...

When a child is not able to get attention from his or her primary caretakers, he or she will do what kids do and act out by saying or doing something that creates some drama. Children do this because ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition characterized by excessively dramatic and attention-seeking behaviors. People with HPD have an intense need for attention and often ...

People who deal with anxiety concerns are notorious reassurance seekers. Nobody likes feeling anxious, so understandably, people would want to do things to reduce their anxiety. Many people try to get ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a psychological condition that can cause a person to engage in attention-seeking behavior. People with this condition often feel uncomfortable when they are ...

New research from Washington State University suggests that stress influences cannabis use not only in people but in rats as well.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background: Health-seeking and sexual behaviors are important elements in the control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Goal: To ...