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Saying What You Don’t Believe: A Case of Cognitive Dissonance

February 7, 2017January 23, 2017 by Andy

Guest Post by Rachel Castle It is not unusual for a person to say or … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags attitude change, attitudes, cognitive dissonance, Motivation1 Comment
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Good Role Models: How and When They Inspire Us

September 13, 2016September 7, 2016 by Andy

What makes a good role model? It’s common to think about role models for children, … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags goals, inspiration, Motivation, Self-Esteem, The SelfLeave a comment
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The Psychology of Success: Praising People for Effort vs. Ability

July 5, 2016June 30, 2016 by Andy

It’s tempting to admire a person’s ability and praise them for what seems like an … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags Achievement, developmental psychology, goals, Motivation, Success8 Comments

Cognitive Dissonance: A Crash Course

February 2, 2016July 9, 2016 by Andy

Chances are good that you’re heard of cognitive dissonance theory, but how well do you know … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags attitude change, attitudes, cognitive dissonance, consistency, Motivation5 Comments
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How to Accept Success: Overcoming the Limits of Self-Doubt

June 26, 2015August 13, 2015 by Andy

  When someone has low self-esteem or already thinks they aren’t any good at something … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags Abstraction, Achievement, Motivation, New Research Friday, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, Success1 Comment
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You’d Like Me More If We Shared a Birthday: “Boosting” and Self-Image Management

June 24, 2015June 26, 2015 by Andy

Michael Vick’s birthday is in 2 days (June 26th). If you’re like a lot of … (Full Post)

Categories BlogTags Liking, Motivation, The Self2 Comments

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