Agency, Motivation, and Self-Regulation
This category explores the inner workings of why we do what we do. It delves into the concepts of agency (our sense of control over our lives), motivation (what gets us started), and self-regulation (what keeps us going – or derails us). Understanding these three elements is an important part of understanding human behavior, and how we navigate the world.
Indivisible Self Model
Definition The Indivisible Self Model is a psychological concept that emphasizes the idea that in...
Inferiority Complex
Definition An inferiority complex is a psychological state where an individual consistently feels...
Learned Helplessness
Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological concept describing a state where individuals f...
Locus of Control
Definition Locus of Control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control o...
Self-Actualization
Definition Self-actualization, as defined by psychologist Abraham Maslow, is the process of reali...
Self-Affirmation Theory
Definition Self-Affirmation Theory, developed by Claude Steele, proposes that people have a funda...
Self-Efficacy
Definition Self-efficacy refers to your belief in your ability to successfully perform specific t...
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Definition A self-fulfilling prophecy is a situation where a belief or expectation about someo...
Self-Regulation
Definition Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage one's own behavior, emotions, or thoug...
Self-Regulation Theory
Overview Self-Regulation Theory (SRT) is a psychological framework that describes how individuals...
Superiority Complex
Definition A superiority complex is a psychological state where an individual excessively believe...
Theory of Planned Behavior
Definition The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is a psychological theory that predicts a person'...