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Learned Helplessness Theory

by Erika van VeldenPsychologyAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

The Learned Helplessness Theory is part of behavioral theory and has been observed in both humans and animals.

Snyder’s Hope Theory

by Patty MulderPersonal DevelopmentNovember 25, 2019July 17, 2020

Snyder’s Hope Theory is a theory in which goals, paths and freedom of choice are central. The theory offers a framework to develop yourself.

Self Determination Theory (SDT)

by Patty MulderPsychologyApril 20, 2018July 19, 2020

Self Determination Theory focusses on the human motivation and personality, which relate to, among other things, the innate psychological human needs.

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

by Patty MulderPsychologyApril 6, 2018September 2, 2020

This article describes Expectancy Theory by Victor Vroom in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful motivation theory. What is Vroom’s Expectancy…

Subjective Happiness Scale by Sonja Lyubomirsky

by Patty MulderPsychology TemplatesFebruary 23, 2018October 16, 2020

Subjective Happiness Scale is a self help tool which helps to get insights in your current level of happiness. Including an SHS template. Read more

PERMA Model

by Patty MulderPsychologyFebruary 2, 2018August 5, 2020

The PERMA Model, developed by Martin Seligman can help to increase people’s awareness and achieve Personal Happiness and wellbeing.

Mindfulness

by Patty MulderPsychologyDecember 28, 2017July 19, 2020

Mindfulness is about paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without judgement of them. This brings complaint reduction and positive self image.

Wheel of Life

by Patty MulderPsychologyOctober 30, 2017August 25, 2020

The Wheel of Life shows how to bring balance to your life and create happiness and success. It originates from Tibetan Buddhism and focuses on eight components, which are also called happiness factors in human life.

Flow Model by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

by Patty MulderPsychologyOctober 22, 2013July 19, 2020

The Flow Model of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi represents the emotional state someone can be while undertaking a task or activity. This happens on the basis of the two weighing ratios the challenge level and the skills level that are balanced against each other.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

by Vincent van VlietToolsheroesJuly 21, 2012July 19, 2020

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a professor of Hungarian descent with a special interest in positive psychology. He has lived in the United States since he was twenty-two and works at the…

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