Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the kind of “see it everywhere, can’t remember where you learned it” concept that pops up every so often in conversations about psychology, social issues and ...

It turns out there is a social hierarchy among pigeons, and it definitely pays to be the big bird on campus. STEVE PORTUGAL: Being top of the dominance hierarchy basically gives you preferential ...

We humans are comparison creatures. We are constantly measuring ourselves against other people. This attribute may have evolved as a means of helping us fit into the social hierarchy of the cultures ...

Renata, the author of this article, has endured her fair share of condescending and patronizing remarks throughout her life. Rather than allowing these experiences to break her spirit, she has renewed ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that mice use chemical cues, including odors, to detect the social rank of an unfamiliar mouse and compare it to their own, using this information ...