Researchers who study parenting and child development distinguish between behavioral control and psychological control. Behavioral control involves parents’ attempts to set clear rules and monitor ...

Citations: Nordgren, Loran, Joop van der Pligt, Frenk van Harreveld. 2007. Unpacking Perceived control: the mediating role of anticipated regret. Journal of Behavioral Decision making. (5)533-544.

We are routinely exposed to vast information, some of which can be pretty distressing. For instance, most of us don’t particularly enjoy learning about a looming economic recession or hearing reports ...