Tag: Self-Regulation
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Controlled Motivation
Read more: Controlled MotivationWe can work hard while feeling driven by guilt, approval, or the need to prove our worth. Controlled motivation helps…
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Developmental Cascades
Read more: Developmental CascadesExperiences in one area of a child’s life can influence learning, behavior, and relationships over time. Developmental cascades help explain…
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Mastery Experiences: Learning to Recognize Our Capabilities
Read more: Mastery Experiences: Learning to Recognize Our CapabilitiesA successful experience can change what we believe we can do, but its meaning depends on how we interpret it.…
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Goal Adjustment
Read more: Goal AdjustmentA meaningful goal can deserve years of effort and still need revision. Goal adjustment involves reconsidering what remains feasible, what…
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Cybernetics: A Psychology of Feedback
Read more: Cybernetics: A Psychology of FeedbackCybernetics explains how people use feedback to pursue goals, regulate behavior, and adapt when conditions change. Its psychological value lies…
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Acting Out as a Defense Mechanism in Psychology
Read more: Acting Out as a Defense Mechanism in PsychologyActing out is a defense mechanism in which difficult feelings or conflicts are expressed through behavior before they can be…
