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Psychology portal. v. t. e. Positive psychology is a field of psychological theory and research of optimal human functioning of people, groups, and institutions. [ 1][ 2] It studies "positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions... it aims to improve quality of life ." [ 3]
Self-affirmation. Self-affirmation theory is a psychological theory that focuses on how individuals adapt to information or experiences that are threatening to their self-concept. Claude Steele originally popularized self-affirmation theory in the late 1980s, [ 1][ 2] and it remains a well-studied theory in social psychological research. [ 3][ 4]
Positive affectivity is a managerial and organizational behavior tool used to create positive environments in the workplace. Through the use of PA, the manager can induce a positive employee experience and culture. "Since affectivity is related to the employee experiences, we expect the employees with high PA to feel considerable organizational ...
The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living is a 1952 self-help book by American minister Norman Vincent Peale. It provides anecdotal "case histories" of positive thinking using a biblical approach, and practical instructions which were designed to help the reader achieve a permanent and ...
Positive mental attitude (PMA) is the philosophy of finding greater joy in small joys, to live without hesitation or holding back our most cherished, held in high esteem, and highest personal virtues and values. Empirical research suggests that individuals who engage in positive self-talk and maintain a mindful approach to their internal ...
The Self. In the psychology of self, one's self-concept (also called self-construction, self-identity, self-perspective or self-structure) is a collection of beliefs about oneself. [ 1][ 2] Generally, self-concept embodies the answer to the question "Who am I?".[ 3] The self-concept is distinguishable from self-awareness, which is the extent to ...
Mathematically, positive feedback is defined as a positive loop gain around a closed loop of cause and effect. [ 1][ 3] That is, positive feedback is in phase with the input, in the sense that it adds to make the input larger. [ 4][ 5] Positive feedback tends to cause system instability. When the loop gain is positive and above 1, there will ...
August 1, 2024 at 2:36 PM. NANTERRE, France (AP) — It wasn't the medal Katie Ledecky would've preferred. Still, it was good enough for the record books. On a night when Canadian phenom Summer ...