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Social cognitive theory explains human accomplishments and well-being in terms of the interplay between individuals’ attributes, their behavior, and the...

Cognitive restructuring is a technique that is commonly taught to athletes by sport psychologists in which  self-defeating  thoughts  and  negative ...

This article explores the intricate interplay between renal disease and family systems, elucidating the multifaceted impact on individuals undergoing the...

The idea for telecommuting started in the early 1970s. A scientist stuck in Los Angeles traffic reasoned that a good...

Broadly defined, cognition refers to mental operations  involving  information  processing  and  thus includes  processes  such  as  perception,  problem solving,  memory ...

This article explores the pivotal role of patient education in the management of renal diseases from a health psychology perspective....

The theory of work adjustment (TWA) describes how and explains why workers adjust to their work environments. It depicts adjustment...

Cognitive  task  analysis  (CTA)  refers  to  a  suite  of scientific  methods  designed  to  identify  the  cognitive  skills,  strategies,  and  knowledge ...

The article explores the critical topic of adherence to treatment in renal disease within the realm of health psychology. In...

Before the mid- to late 1950s, it always made sense to most people who thought about it that the opposite...

Cohesion  represents  the  degree  to  which  task and social bonds exist among group members, as well as the strength of...

This article delves into the intricate relationship between depression and anxiety in dialysis patients, offering an examination of the prevalence,...

Workaholism is a popular term used to describe individuals who are captivated by work. The term workaholic was first coined...

Albert  Bandura  defined  collective  efficacy  (CE) as a group’s shared belief in its conjoint capabilities to organize and execute the...

This article explores the intricate interplay between renal disease and sexuality, as well as the multifaceted challenges individuals face regarding...

The term applicant reactions is used to refer to an applicant’s affect, attitudes, and cognitions toward a selection process. Applicant...

Clients in sport and exercise psychology contexts are from a diversity of cultural backgrounds. The terms individualism and collectivism have...

The article explores the intricate relationship between health disparities and racial discrimination within the field of health psychology. The introduction...

Banding refers to the procedure of grouping test scores into ranges and treating scores within a particular range as equivalent...

Sport  commitment  is  a  central  motivational  construct because it goes right to the heart of athletes’ persistent  pursuit  of  their ...

This article explores the vital concept of cultural competence in the realm of health care within the framework of health...

Most people participate in some form of paid labor during their lifetime. Typically, they engage in a series of jobs....

Competence  motivation  theory  is  a  conceptual framework designed to explain individuals’ motivation  to  participate,  persist,  and  work  hard  in any ...

This article explores the intricate relationship between racial identity and health outcomes within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with...

A career differs from a job in terms of the length, breadth, and depth of personal involvement. A career is...

Competition  is  often  described  as  a  contest,  or  a process  of  contesting,  between  two  or  more  parties (organisms, individuals, or...

This article delves into the intricate realm of health psychology by examining ethnic variations in disease prevalence. Beginning with an...

The simple act of receiving a paycheck for one’s job is the result of many complex processes involved in the...

In sport psychology, concentration refers to focusing  on  sensory  or  mental  events  coupled  with mental effort. It therefore relates primarily...

This article delves into the intricate interplay between cultural backgrounds and health beliefs within the realm of health psychology. The...

Credentialing is a process for granting a designation, such as a certificate or license, by measuring an individual’s competence in...

Several sources of evidence reveal that concentration, or the ability to focus on what is most important in any situation...

This article explores the intricate relationship between race and mental health stigma within the context of health psychology. The introduction...

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles, or DOT, is a comprehensive listing of job titles with accompanying job descriptions, available in...

In  1954,  Muzafer  Sherif,  O.  J.  Harvey,  B.  Jack White,  William  R.  Hood,  and  Carolyn  W.  Sherif undertook a project...

This article explores the multifaceted impact of racism on mental health within the framework of health psychology. Beginning with an...

Everett Hughes invoked the term dirty work in reference to jobs and tasks that are often seen as degrading, disgusting,...

This article explores the pivotal role of cultural tailoring in the realm of health psychology, emphasizing its significance in addressing...

Conformity refers to the process of matching one’s actions or beliefs with the behavior and norms of those around us....

Organizations use drug and alcohol testing to determine whether an employee (or prospective employee) is under the influence of alcohol...

This article delves into the intricate relationship between ethnicity and health care utilization within the realm of health psychology. Beginning...

Sport  psychology  professionals  maintain  an  ethical  obligation  to  ensure  services  are  helping  clients (and conversely, not harming them), and thus...

Electronic human resources management (eHR) focuses on the use of technology to maintain employee records and enhance human resources (HR)...

This article delves into the intricate domain of racial disparities in pain management within the context of health psychology. Beginning...

Consulting may be described as a temporary relationship  that  is  developed  when  an  individual  or entity  seeks  information  or  advice. ...

Employee selection is the process employers use to determine which candidates to choose for particular jobs or roles within the...

Concepts  from  control  theory  date  back  to  the early  1900s;  however,  the  origination  of  control  theory  is  usually  ascribed  to ...

Executive selection represents an important means of gaining competitive advantage for today’s organizations. However, such selection has not traditionally used...

Expatriates are employees who go overseas to accomplish a job-related goal. To remain competitive in the world marketplace or to...

This article in the field of health psychology explores the psychological dimensions of coping with disability. The introduction delineates the...