Theories

Understanding negative reinforcement in psychology

Contrary to common belief, negative reinforcement is distinct from punishment and, when applied correctly, can be very effective in reinforcing desired behaviors.No child likes to

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Gestalt pregnancy law: characteristics and examples

When trying to shape the ambiguous patterns of the world, the simple takes precedence over the difficult. If you want to learn more about this

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Repression: Exploring its role as a defense mechanism

Repression is a double-edged sword. While it may protect us from emotional distress in a superficial and temporary sense, it harms us in the long

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Unconditioned stimulus: what it is, how it works and examples

Bright light that constricts our pupils and wrinkling our face when tasting a lemon are representative examples of this kind of stimuli. Stay tuned and

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Denial, a common defense mechanism

Denying an uncomfortable reality or minimizing a problem may give you a momentary respite, but it has negative consequences in the long run. Explore this

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Carl Jung’s Synchronicity Theory

The coincidences that seem incredible to us have an explanation according to Carl Jung. Read all about the synchronicity he referred to, examples to understand

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What is visual-spatial intelligence?

One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences is spatial vision, which refers to seeing, interacting with and understanding space. It can be developed from playing chess to

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What is Jean Piaget’s genetic epistemology?

Psychologist Jean Piaget suggested that children constantly develop their cognitive development as they grow. He thus created his theory of knowledge, which is key to

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What is the historical materialism of Marx and Engels?

This theory developed during the 19th century establishes that history is the product of economic and social relations. Here you will discover more about its

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McGregor’s humanistic theory

Theory X presents a pessimistic view of employees. As an alternative, McGregor proposes Theory Y, which holds that workers are motivated by self-actualization.Douglas McGregor’s work,

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