Five studies explore the self-presentational consequences of refusing to “back down” – that is, upholding a stance despite evidence of its inaccuracy. Using data from an entrepreneurial pitch ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to ...

A 20-year-old student in Balasore tragically set herself on fire after allegedly being pressured by her college principal to ...

Commitment strategies are effective mechanisms individuals can use to overcome self-control problems. Across seven studies (and two supplemental studies), we explore the negative interpersonal ...

Self-driving cars will profoundly change the way people live Foreseen and unforeseen consequences Mar 1st 2018 | 8 min read ...

Immigrant advocates say the flyers, titled "Message to Illegal Aliens: A Warning to Self-Deport," contain misleading ...

The present studies demonstrated the moderation of self-construal orientation on mimicry. Recent research has indicated that an interdependent self-construal is associated with assimilation of the ...

The present studies demonstrated the moderation of self-construal orientation on mimicry. Recent research has indicated that an interdependent self-construal is associated with assimilation of the ...

Consequences of Self-Knowledge, and Self-Enhancement Do individuals differ in the degree to which they know their own personality and in how much they enhance their own positive qualities and skills?