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self-affirmation

psychological theory, initially conceived by Claude Steele in the 1980s, suggests that reflecting on your core personal values can increase your performance under stress, activate brain reward circuitry as well as a host of other benefits.
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self-affirmation

Summary

self-affirmation has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • self-affirmation is a type of psychological phenomenon[2].

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Definition and Type

self-affirmation is a type of psychological phenomenon[2].

Why It Matters

self-affirmation has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

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