The Psychology Behind the Primacy Effect

The Psychology Behind the Primacy Effect

In a world overflowing with information, firsts still hold a special kind of power.

The Psychology Behind the Primacy Effect

Learned Helplessness - Part Two

Learned Helplessness - Part Two

Learned helplessness is a state that occurs after a person has experienced a stressful situation repeatedly and they come to believe that they are unable to control or change the situation. Part 2 looks at how to overcome learned helplessness.

Learned Helplessness - Part Two

Learned Helplessness

Learned Helplessness

Learned helplessness is behaviour exhibited by a subject after enduring repeated aversive stimuli beyond their control. They come to believe that they are unable to control or change the situation, so they do not try even when opportunities for change become available.

Learned Helplessness