Personality Psychology
Do Males and Females Really Communicate in Different Ways?
Why do men and women sometimes find it so difficult to communicate? Do they communicate differently, or is that just a stereotype?
Your Self-Control Decreases Throughout the Day, Study Shows
New experimental research by Kouchaki & Smith (2014), published in Psychological Science in January, shows that people are more likely to act ethically and to overcome temptation …
4 Ways to Develop Self-Efficacy Beliefs
Have you ever wondered whether you have a strong self-efficacy belief or not? Or perhaps you are curious about how people develop their self-efficacy beliefs? …
Are You In Control? Feelings of Personal Control Are Essential for Mental Health
The belief that one can exert control over stressful events has long been known to help people cope with stress (Taylor, 2012). People like to have …
Self-Efficacy is Related to Motivation and Performance, Research Shows
The degree to which people believe in themselves and their own capabilities is important for their motivation and success. People’s capabilities are important, but what …