The Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory Experiments – Abraham Tesser
A comprehensive academic analysis of Abraham Tesser's Self-Evaluation Maintenance theory experiments, examining closeness, relevance, and...
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The Self-Verification Theory Experiments – William Swann
A comprehensive academic analysis of William Swann's self-verification theory experiments, exploring empirical paradigms, methodology, and...
The Self-Handicapping Experiment (Performance-Enhancing vs. Impairing Drugs) – Steven Berglas and Edward Jones
A comprehensive academic analysis of the landmark 1978 Berglas and Jones self-handicapping experiment examining drug...
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,...
The Mirror Test (Rouge Test for Self-Recognition) – Gordon Gallup Jr.
A comprehensive academic analysis of Gordon Gallup Jr.'s Mirror Self-Recognition test, examining its methodology, developmental...
The Illusion of Control Experiment (Lottery Tickets) – Ellen Langer
An in-depth academic analysis of Ellen Langer's seminal 1975 lottery ticket experiment demonstrating the cognitive...
The Achievement Goal Theory Experiments – John Nicholls and Carol Ames
A comprehensive academic analysis of the foundational achievement goal theory experiments conducted by John Nicholls...
The Satiation and Motivation Experiment – Ancel Keys (Minnesota Starvation Experiment)
A comprehensive academic analysis of Ancel Keys' landmark Minnesota Starvation Experiment, examining human physiological and...
The Regulatory Focus Theory Experiments (Promotion vs. Prevention) – E. Tory Higgins
A comprehensive academic examination of E. Tory Higgins' Regulatory Focus Theory, detailing classic experiments, psychological...
The Motivation Crowding Theory Experiments – Bruno Frey
A comprehensive academic analysis of Bruno Frey's motivation crowding theory, examining empirical experiments, crowding-out effects,...
The Need for Cognition Studies – John Cacioppo and Richard Petty
A comprehensive academic analysis of Cacioppo and Petty's Need for Cognition construct, measurement scales, and...
The Contrafreeloading Experiment (Working for Food) – Glen Jensen
A comprehensive academic analysis of Glen Jensen's 1963 contrafreeloading experiment, exploring why organisms choose effortful...