A meta-analysis assessed the behavioral impact of and psychological processes associated
with presenting words connected to an action or a goal representation. The average and …

No behavior sits in a vacuum, and one behavior can greatly affect what happens next. We
propose a conceptual frame within which a broad range of behavioral spillovers can be …

In this study, we consider the dynamics of crowdfunding project support over time. We
propose that people support crowdfunding projects financially when they believe that their …

Four experiments examined the effect on achievement motivation of mere belonging, a
minimal social connection to another person or group in a performance domain. Mere …

In this article we argue that self-deception evolved to facilitate interpersonal deception by
allowing people to avoid the cues to conscious deception that might reveal deceptive intent …

Research dealing with various aspects of the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1985,
Ajzen, 1987) is reviewed, and some unresolved issues are discussed. In broad terms, the …

While there is a growing body of research on free thoughts such as fantasies and
daydreams, the question of whether and how fantasies lead to effortful action and successful …

The author reviews research showing that repetitive thought (RT) can have constructive or
unconstructive consequences. The main unconstructive consequences of RT are (a) …

The goal congruity perspective posits that 2 distinct social cognitions predict attraction to
science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields. First, individuals may …

This article examines cognitive, affective, and behavioral measures of motivation and
reviews their use throughout the discipline of experimental social psychology. We …