The true nature of an "evil" or "bad" person is nuanced and somewhat unknown, according to a study from Central Washington University, but can be explained through a range of environmental influences ...

"You always mess things up. Why are you even on this project? Just quit already." Demeaning, hostile or undermining behavior like this is more common in the workplace and damaging than many people ...

It’s hard not to notice when a toxic coworker comes barreling through the office door. However, that’s the least frequent part of a workplace dynamic. Bad boss behavior is much more common than you ...

I have met some naughty cats. I have also known some misunderstood ones. I asked my friend Chris Barry why humans are sometimes like that, too. He is a psychologist at Washington State University. He ...

While positive childhood experiences and healthy relationships with parents can be "protective" later in life for adult children, according to a study from Pediatrics, unmet needs and bad parents can ...

In a previous column, I wrote about a shop owner struggling with a leader on her team whose behavior was becoming problematic ...

Temper tantrums, eye-rolling, back-talk, door-slamming—these behaviors can feel personal and they can be exhausting. It’s easy to conclude that our child is being disrespectful or even defiant. But ...