The Pygmalion Effect
The Pygmalion Effect is the phenomenon whereby higher expectations lead to higher performance.
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory in psychology, which argues that there are five stages of human needs that motivate our behavior. The five stages were later arranged in a pyramid. he theory argues that in order to achieve the freedom to attend to the self, the needs at the base of the pyramid must be fully and securely met.
Psychosexual Development by Sigmund Freud
The Theory of Psychosexual Development, by Freud, claims that as we grow up, we pass through five critical phases which are defined by our sexual drive, also called libido, concentrating at specific erogenous zones.
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
People that avoid conflicts can be described as having a fixed mindset. Those who see problems as interesting challenges have a growth mindset.
Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life
The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life, is critical to our development. If our bonding is strong and we are securely attached, then we feel safe to explore the world. If […]