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Find articles on the theories, models, and frameworks that help explain and apply key concepts in positive psychology.

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What is behavior modification?
Positive Psychology
8 mins
  • September 24, 2026

What Is Behavior Modification? 4 Core Techniques

You’ve been shaping and modifying behavior your whole life, likely without giving it much thought. Maybe[...]
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Behaviorism definition
Positive Psychology
9 mins
  • September 23, 2026

What Is Behaviorism in Psychology?

Think about the last habit you tried to break. Maybe it’s checking your phone right after[...]
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What is transpersonal therapy?
Types of Therapy
19 mins
  • August 10, 2026

Transpersonal Therapy: A Psychospiritual Approach

Transpersonal therapy offers a holistic approach to psychological healing that includes the spiritual, existential, cultural, and[...]
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Climate anxiety
Resilience & Coping
20 mins
  • January 16, 2026

How to Manage Eco-Anxiety With Positive Psychology

Are more of your clients distressed about the future of the planet — and do you[...]
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Negative reinforcement
Positive Education
17 mins
  • June 17, 2025

Negative Reinforcement: How It Promotes Desired Behaviors

Often mistaken for punishment, negative reinforcement is a powerful tool for shaping behavior. It works by[...]
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Extinction in Psychology
Positive Psychology
16 mins
  • January 30, 2025

The Role of Extinction in Psychology & Behavior Change

The role of extinction in psychology has been discussed by researchers for more than 100 years[...]
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Social identity theory
Positive Psychology
16 mins
  • April 19, 2024

Social Identity Theory: I, You, Us & We. Why Groups Matter

As humans, we spend most of our life working to understand our personal identities. The question[...]
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Expectancy theory motivation
Positive Psychology
16 mins
  • February 14, 2024

Victor Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of Motivation

Motivation is vital to beginning and maintaining healthy behavior in the workplace, education, and beyond, and[...]
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Hierarchy of needs
Positive Psychology
18 mins
  • January 8, 2024

Hierarchy of Needs: A 2024 Take on Maslow’s Findings

One of the most influential theories in human psychology that addresses our quest for wellbeing is[...]
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