Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

Our behavior is controlled through neural circuits in the brain. Molecular disturbances can lead to stereotypical behavior, as seen in neuropsychiatric disorders like obsessive-compulsive and autism ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

Example of repetitive behavior seen in mice. Some mice trace the same route through their cage over and over and over again. Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are strongly linked to multiple ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

When you’re anxious or stressed, do you find yourself biting your nails or chewing the inside of your cheek? Or maybe when you’re trying to stay focused in a meeting, you shake your leg under the desk ...