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Positive Reinforcement in Psychology (Definition + Examples)
If you read our earlier piece on positive punishment, you know that there are different methods of teaching and instilling good habits and behaviors. One [...]
What Is Resilience & Why Is It Important to Bounce Back?
Resilience is equally intriguing and hard to define. Why does one person embrace the tough times while another crumbles? Research recognizes that many factors come [...]
22 Best Emotional Intelligence Books to Improve EQ
Emotional Intelligence plays a huge intangible role in helping us understand and manage emotions. We have covered the topic from several different angles already, but [...]
What is Self-Image in Psychology? How Do We Improve it?
Self-image is yet another of the “self” concepts essential to understand in positive psychology. Although related to the others, it is a distinct concept that [...]
What is Environmental Psychology?
The term “environmental psychology” might be a bit ambiguous or confusing to you; if it is, you’re certainly not alone. It’s not a very large [...]
How to Improve Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
If you’ve heard a lot about emotional intelligence but you’re not sure what the hype is, or if you know what it is but doesn’t [...]
What is Emotional Intelligence? +23 Ways To Improve It
We all have days when emotions get the better of us. Passion can cloud our judgment, fear can tyrannize our decisions, and resentment can lead [...]
What is Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory (ART)?
Spending time in nature, by watching a sunset, gazing at the ocean or mountains, sitting in a park, escaping to the countryside or a nature [...]
What Is Positive and Negative Affect? Definitions + Scale
The difference between “affect” and “effect” is hard enough for a lot of us to grasp. Which is which, again? Do I have an affect [...]
Life Satisfaction Theory & 4 Contributing Factors (+ Scale)
If you’re a bit confused about the many, many terms being thrown around related to happiness, wellbeing, and life satisfaction, you’re not alone! There are [...]