DARVO

DARVO refers to a reaction perpetrators of wrong doing, particularly sexual offenders, may display in response to being held accountable for their behavior. DARVO stands for ā€œDeny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.ā€ The perpetrator or offender may Deny the behavior, Attack the individual doing the confronting, and Reverse the roles of Victim and Offender such… Read More DARVO

A New View of How the Brain Decides to Make an Effort – Neuroscience News

Neuroscientists have provided clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort. Nature Human Behavior published the research by scientists at Emory University. It gives the first detailed view of ventral striatum activity during… Read More A New View of How the Brain Decides to Make an Effort – Neuroscience News