Self-agency, also known as “personal agency” in psychology is an all-encompassing term that describes the power an individual has over their own life. When people talk about the sense of agency, they are talking about the sense of control someone has over some specific event or action. Wh...
The goal of psychometrics is to providevalidity: evidence to support that interpretations of scores from the test are what we intended. If a certification test is supposed to mean that someone passing it meets the minimum standard to work in a certain job, we need a lot of evidence about t...
Transference-focused psychotherapy(TFP): In TFP, as a client engages with their therapist, aspects of their identity disturbance plays out in the treatment relationship in many of the same ways they would with someone in their personal lives. This provides a way for the therapist to support an ...
The way the leader interacts with the organization members can pre-empt or leverage innovation processes as leaders influence, empower and motivate other individuals in the achievement of their goals. Human capital is an important driver of innovation and competitiveness, as it will shape the ...
Faced with this situation of not achieving pregnancy after a time of unprotected sex (6 months if the woman is older than 35 years and a year if the woman is younger than 35) it is recommended to go to a fertility clinic. There, basic fertility tests are usually performed for both the...
Is agency theory really applicable in the case of donors and organizations they fund? ByShadowGenius— On Feb 06, 2011 @FitzMaurice I find it quite disturbing to work with people who seem to have a "problem with authority." I am usually the perceived authority, and can see people talking ...
Is It OK to Ask a Therapist Personal Questions? It’s natural for clients to wonder about a therapist’s background, approach, or opinion. More from Psychology Today Therapy 5 Min Read Should I See a Male or Female Therapist? Some therapy clients strongly prefer that their therapist be male...
Chinese students represent a substantial portion of the UK university student population, with most of them being postgraduates. However, whilst the UK rem
You must be proactive and ensure that malicious individuals can never access your personal information. So, secure your Instagram account by using strong passwords and two-factor authentication!However, if you’ve already fallen victim to phishing scams, don’t wait for more damage to be done. ...
As a hospice doctor, I have spent years sitting on the bedsides of the dying. In those final moments, I have heard people utter the same heart-wrenching words over and over:I really regret that I never had the energy, courage, or time to__.It is always something deeply ...