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Behavioral Approach to Leadership
What is Behavioral Approach to Leadership? The behavioral leadership theory focuses on how leaders behave, and assumes that these traits can be copied by other leaders. Sometimes called the style theory, it suggests that leaders aren't...
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Bases of Social Power
French and Raven identified those five bases of power as coercive, reward, legitimate, referent, and expert.
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Bandwagon Effect
The bandwagon effect is the tendency for people to adopt certain behaviors, styles, or attitudes simply because others are doing so. More specifically, it is a cognitive bias by which public opinion or behaviours can alter due to...
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Balance Theory (Cognitive Balance)
What is Balance Theory, also known as Cognitive Balance? Cognitive balance theory was devised by Heider (1946, 1958) to explain how people resolve inconsistencies in their interpersonal affects. For example, if a person p likes another...
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Affluenza
What is Affluenza? Affluenza is a pseudoscientific psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy people. It is a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, and is used most commonly by critics of consumerism. It is not a medically...
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Adaptive Expectations Theory
What is Adaptive Expectations Theory? In economics, adaptive expectations is a hypothesized process by which people form their expectations about what will happen in the future based on what has happened in the past.
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Attribution Theory
What is Attribution Theory? Attribution is a term used in psychology which deals with how individuals perceive the causes of everyday experience, as being either external or internal. Models to explain this process are called Attribution...
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Attitude (Organizational Behavior)
What is Attitude? How is it related to Organizational Behavior? Attitude is a way of thinking or feeling about something and is usually reflected in behavior. Attitude in the workplace refers to the feelings and beliefs concerning the...
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Asch Studies
In psychology, the Asch conformity experiments or the Asch paradigm were a series of studies directed by Solomon Asch studying if and how individuals yielded to or defied a majority group and the effect of such influences on beliefs and...
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Ambiguity Theory
What is the Ambiguity Theory? Ambiguity theory assumes that turbulence and unpredictability are dominant features of organizations. That is, the organization is marked by uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Navigating the World
Eight established researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores the challenges of navigating diverse, and sometimes...
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The Power of Faith and Hope: Exploring Cultures and Illusions
In this video, children learn about the concept of faith and its importance in believing in something even when it seems impossible. The video explores how faith can be based on personal beliefs or cultural influences, and emphasizes the...
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The Theory of Classical Conditioning: Ivan Pavlov's Discoveries and Applications
In this video, we explore the theory of classical conditioning developed by Ivan Pavlov. Through his experiments with dogs, Pavlov discovered that animals can learn to associate certain stimuli with specific behaviors or responses. This...
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Learning about Justice and Fairness in Outer Space!
In this video, Nova and So explore the concept of justice and fairness. They explain that justice means treating everyone fairly and giving them what they deserve. They discuss the importance of speaking up against injustice and...
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Learning Ethics A Valuable Lesson in Respecting Nature
In this video, Mona the manatee teaches children about ethics and the importance of respecting nature and following rules. Through a story about a boy named Alfredo, Mona emphasizes the need to care for endangered species and the impact...
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Learning About Justice and Fairness in Outer Space
In this video, Nova teaches kids about the concept of justice and fairness. Through engaging visuals and explanations, Nova explains what justice means and why it is important for society. The video also emphasizes the importance of...
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Building Strength and Integrity: Learning from Role Models and Problem Solving
In this video, the teacher discusses the concept of role models and how they teach us strength and good choices. The teacher also emphasizes the importance of problem-solving skills and perseverance in overcoming challenges. The video...
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Crow Funeral : Do Crows Mourn Their Dead?
Crows are amongst the most intelligent birds in the animal kingdom. These birds possess higher cognition skills, which allow them to solve complex problems and plan their future tasks. Their response to death is another unique feature...
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The Importance of Ethics
In this video, Kiwi and Mona the Manatee discuss the importance of ethics and how it guides our behavior. They also share interesting facts about manatees and their habitat in Florida. Through a story about a basketball game, they...
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The Power of Tenacity: Nasima's Journey to Becoming a Dancer
In this video, Takashi the Tigris teaches us about the importance of tenacity in achieving our goals. Through a heartwarming story about a young girl named Nasima who overcomes obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, Takashi...
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How to Avoid Running Out of Water
Fresh water issues are getting harder to ignore. In the next five years, half the world’s population will live in a water-stressed area. Drought-stricken cities like San Francisco have started requiring large commercial building to...
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What is an Ethical Dilemma?
An ethical dilemma is a conflict between alternatives where, no matter what a person does, some ethical principle will be compromised. Analyzing the options and their consequences provides the basic elements for decision-making.
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Toxoplasmosis: Can Your Cat Make You Go Crazy?
Toxoplasma gondii, is a unicellular parasite that changes the behavior of its host! A 2002 study showed that people who had toxoplasmosis got into more car accidents than uninfected people. Later research, in rats (another host) and...
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Palmar Grasp Reflex: Why Are Babies Grip So Strong?
Babies have a tight grip because it is a bodily reflex known as the Palmar Grasp Reflex (or simply the grasp reflex), which is typically observed in infants. You can elicit the grasp reflex by stroking your finger or any other object in...