Vicarious Learning: How We Learn By Watching Others
Learning doesn’t always happen through direct experience. Vicarious learning shows how observing others can teach us valuable lessons and shape behavior.
Learning doesn’t always happen through direct experience. Vicarious learning shows how observing others can teach us valuable lessons and shape behavior.
Situational leadership theory argues that there’s no single best way to lead; instead, the most effective leaders adjust their approach based on their team’s needs and the task at hand. Discover how this flexible style is redefining leadership success.
Affinity bias—our tendency to favor those who remind us of ourselves—can subtly shape hiring, friendships, and even everyday decisions. Here’s why recognizing it is the first step to building fairer, more inclusive environments.
The mind is made up of eight cognitive functions, each influencing how we think, feel, and experience the world. Here’s how each function shapes the personality types of the Myers-Briggs framework.
Do you trust hard facts or prefer reading between the lines? Sensing and intuition reveal two distinct ways people process information and make sense of the world.
Bold, driven, and natural-born leaders, ENTJs bring energy and ambition to every challenge. Discover the key traits that set this powerhouse personality apart.
Learn how extraverted intuition fuels creativity, pattern recognition, and adaptability, while also influencing decision-making and mental health.
Discover the hidden personality patterns that shape our behavior and how these core qualities manifest in unexpected ways in our daily lives.
Group norms are a set of rules and expectations that lay out how members of a group are expected to behave. These norms can be either informal (unwritten) or formal (written).
What studying animal behavior can tell us.
Learn how Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory explains the impact of different environments on human development.
Vygotsky’s social development theory highlights the critical role of social interactions and cultural tools in shaping children’s cognitive abilities, emphasizing learning through collaboration and guidance. Key Takeaways What is Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory? Vygotsky’s social development theory suggests that children’s cognitive growth is deeply influenced by social interactions and cultural tools, with learning best facilitated…
The 16 Personality Factors (16PF) are a framework for understanding personality traits introduced by psychologist Raymond Cattell. This theory is based on the idea that there are 16 basic personality dimensions. Cattell also suggested that these dimensions could be measured using self-report questionnaires and other methods. Cattell’s theory is one of the many ways of…
Kohlberg suggested that moral reasoning emerges in a serious of stages. Learn how the process works.
The law of effect is an important psychological principle based on a pretty simple premise—behaviors that are followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated. At the same time, behaviors followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated. It was first proposed by psychologist Edward Thorndike and had a significant impact…
Self-determination theory reveals the power of intrinsic motivation in driving human behavior. Discover how autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape our goals, choices, and overall well-being.
Incentive theory of motivation suggests that people are motivated by a need to obtain rewards or reinforcements. Rooted in behaviorism, this theory suggests that motivation arises from the desire to obtain rewards and avoid punishments. Incentive theory is just one of many theories psychologists have proposed to explain human motivation. Understanding this theory can give…
The psychodynamic approach is rooted in the basic belief that people have unconscious desires, thoughts, feelings, and memories that, while outside of conscious awareness, still influence a person’s behavior.
Ever wonder how we form quick judgments about people? Implicit personality theory reveals how our unconscious beliefs shape the way we see others—and how those snap perceptions influence our daily interactions.
Our attachment styles shape how we connect, trust, and build relationships. Discover the different styles and how they impact love, friendships, and self-image.