Learning psycho (bio) logy has developed a solid corpus of evidence and theory regarding
behavior control modes. The present article briefly reviews that literature and its influence on …

Although there is general consensus that altered brain structure and function underpins
addictive disorders, clinicians working in addiction treatment rarely incorporate …

The approach to the vision of TV series has deeply changed in the last years, and watching
multiple episodes of TV content in a single session becomes a popular viewing pattern …

Experimental models identify the transition from choice to compulsivity as the main
mechanism underlying addiction. In behavioral addictions research, however, the adjective …

In the last decades, obesity has become a major concern for clinical and public health.
Despite the variety of available treatments, the outcomes remain—by and large—still …

Compulsive behaviour, an apparently irrational perseveration in often maladaptive acts, is a
potential transdiagnostic symptom of several neuropsychiatric disorders, including …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in high levels of psychological distress
worldwide, with experts expressing concern that this could result in corresponding increases …

Introduction Impulsivity and compulsivity are important constructs, relevant to understanding
behaviour in the general population, as well as in particular mental disorders (eg attention …

Mental illness undermines a patient's personal autonomy: the capacities of a person that
enables them to live a meaningful life of their own making. So far there has been very little …

Addiction is commonly defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by taking
drugs in excess, compulsive drug seeking, and continued use despite harmful …