Category: Psychology
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The Personality Paradox
The Personality Paradox has caused issues for many researchers whom have attempted to understand the human mind, personality and situational response. The Personality Paradox denotes the general consistency of a person’s personality over their lifetime while a person’s behavior varies depending on the circumstance. This challenges a scientific approach to understanding a person’s personality and…
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Self-Determination Theory in the Context of Performance
Within the context of performance Self-Determination Theory focuses on performance based on a person’s ability to make decisions effecting one’s self (Deci, & Ryan, 2000). The theory lays out the need for three main psychological factors or basic psychological needs every works has which contribute to a person’s motivation.