Psychologist Carol Dweck is considered a pioneering figure in the study of human motivation. She is perhaps best known for her research on implicit theories of intelligence and how mindsets influence motivation and success. In …
In Carl Rogers’s theory of personality, the organismic valuing process refers to evaluating subjective experiences in order to determine the possible impact they will have on self-improvement. What Is the Organismic Valuing Process? According to …
The just noticeable difference, also known as the difference threshold, is the smallest possible difference between two stimuli that can be detected at least half the time. According to Weber’s law, this difference threshold is …
There are many things that you can do to help improve your memory. According to researchers at the University of Waterloo, drawing pictures of things that you need to remember can be a strong and …
Learning self-control is an important part of healthy social and emotional development. Obviously, when kids lose their self-control and start throwing a tantrum in the middle of a crowded store or during a family gathering, …
Carl Rogers was a humanistic psychologist who played a key role in the development of psychology. He developed an influential non-directive approach to psychotherapy known as client-centered therapy. His philosophy centered strongly on the idea …
We all face setbacks in life, but we often handle them quite differently. Some persist even in the face of huge obstacles while others give up too soon after facing difficulty. A new study published …
So much of our daily lives are ruled by emotions, from the feelings that guide our own actions to how we think about and respond to other people. Understanding emotions and being able to sense …
Abnormal psychology is an area that focuses on people who exhibit behaviors that are considered atypical compared to a norm group. When most people hear the word ‘psychology,’ abnormal psychology is probably what immediately springs …
Erikson’s stages of development explain how personality develops and changes throughout the course of the entire lifespan. It is one of the major child development theories that has influenced our understanding of how kids develop …
