Tag: Core Article
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Splitting: A Defense mechanism
Read more: Splitting: A Defense mechanismSplitting is a defense mechanism in psychology where individuals perceive things as either all good or all bad. It manifests…
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Self-Efficacy: How Beliefs About Capability Shape Action
Read more: Self-Efficacy: How Beliefs About Capability Shape ActionSelf-efficacy, coined by psychologist Albert Bandura, influences how individuals approach challenges, manage setbacks, and achieve success. High self-efficacy fosters perseverance,…
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General Adaptation Syndrome
Read more: General Adaptation SyndromeGeneral Adaptation Syndrome (G-A-S), developed by Hans Selye, describes the body’s response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and…
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Zero-Sum Games
Read more: Zero-Sum GamesZero-sum games, rooted in the belief that one’s gain comes at another’s loss, shape our perceptions and behaviors in competitive…
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Conscientiousness: A Personality Trait
Read more: Conscientiousness: A Personality TraitConscientiousness, a Big Five personality trait, emphasizes organization, diligence, and goal-orientation. It thrives in predictable environments but can lead to…
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Diathesis-Stress Model
Read more: Diathesis-Stress ModelThe diathesis-stress model proposes that individuals have underlying vulnerabilities for mental disorders, and their manifestation depends on stressors. This interaction…