Relatedness is our fundamental need to feel supported by others; to feel that “I matter” to others and that they matter to me. We often experience this need Relatedness in a relationship with another when we feel they are supportive of our needs for autonomy and competence. Research in basic need satisfaction has shown that …
Flow state is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by complete absorption in what one does. Named by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, the concept has been widely …
A type of reward system that gives rewards on an indeterminable and seemingly random schedule or ratio. You vary how often the person gets a reward when they do the target behavior. Opposite is the fixed-ratio reward system which rewards behaviors on a known schedule (ex. Buy 10 sandwiches get 1 free). The variable reward …
Ego depletion refers to the idea that self-control or willpower draw upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up. When the energy for mental activity is low, self-control is typically impaired, which would be considered a state of ego depletion. In particular, experiencing a state of ego depletion impairs the ability …