Experiments
The Self-Affirmation Theory Experiments (Lab Coat Study) – Claude Steele
A comprehensive academic examination of Claude Steele's seminal Self-Affirmation Theory and the classic Lab Coat...
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Experiments
The Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem Experiments – Mark Leary
A comprehensive academic analysis of Mark Leary's sociometer theory of self-esteem, detailing foundational experiments, methodology,...
Experiments
The Cutting Off Reflected Failure (CORFing) Studies – C.R. Snyder
A comprehensive academic analysis of C.R. Snyder's Cutting Off Reflected Failure (CORFing) studies, examining ego-defense...
Experiments
The Self-Perception Theory Experiment (Peg-turning and Testimony) – Daryl Bem
A rigorous academic examination of Daryl Bem's self-perception theory, analyzing the peg-turning and testimony paradigm,...
Theories
Theory of the Operative Group and Link Theory (Theory of the Link) – Enrique Pichon-Rivière
A comprehensive academic analysis of Enrique Pichon-Rivière's Link Theory and Operative Group methodology, exploring dialectical...
Theories
Drive Theory of Social Facilitation – Robert Zajonc
A comprehensive academic analysis of Robert Zajonc's Drive Theory of Social Facilitation, detailing physiological arousal,...
Theories
Social Impact Theory – Bibb Latané
A comprehensive academic analysis of Bibb Latané's Social Impact Theory, detailing its mathematical models, empirical...
Theories
Negative-State Relief Model of Altruism – Robert Cialdini, Donald Darby, & Janice Vincent
A comprehensive academic analysis of the Negative-State Relief Model of altruism formulated by Robert Cialdini,...
Theories
Cumulative Trauma Theory – Masud Khan
A comprehensive psychoanalytic examination of Masud Khan's cumulative trauma theory, exploring maternal shield failure, ego...
Experiments
The Ecological Systems Theory Observations – Urie Bronfenbrenner
A comprehensive academic analysis of Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, detailing system tiers, empirical observations,...
Theories
Three-Layer Model of Personality (Actor, Agent, Author) – Dan P. McAdams
A comprehensive academic analysis of Dan P. McAdams' three-layer model of personality: the social actor,...
Theories
Three-Factor Model of Personality (PEN Model) – Hans Eysenck
A comprehensive academic examination of Hans Eysenck's Three-Factor (PEN) Model of Personality, its biological underpinnings,...