Primary and Secondary Motives: How They Shape Behavior and Learning Motivation drives our actions, from basic survival to social aspirations. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen balanced motivation reduce stress by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Social Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on Maslow (1943) and Ryan and … Read more
A psychology doctor’s advice on learning to love yourself Accepting yourself as you are, with your strengths and weaknesses, can seem difficult in a society that values perfection. However, it is possible to learn to love yourself by abandoning unrealistic orders and developing caring habits. Here are tips shared by psychologist Steven Hayes in an … Read more
The Cognitive Learning Styles Scale (CLSS) is an innovative tool designed to assess individuals’ cognitive preferences and approaches to learning processes. The scale was developed through theoretical and experimental research, and is particularly valuable in understanding cognitive learning styles related to the autism spectrum. If you interested in getting the scale or need further information, … Read more
Lucid dreams: 4 secrets to learning to control them Dreaming is a complex and fascinating field. In general, it is intriguing because the scenarios that are built in our mind are suggested by the unconscious. Images, characters and situations come to us without us having a say. However, there is another type of dream, lucid … Read more
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