It has been shown that in certain situations losses exert a stronger effect on behavior than
respective gains, and this has been commonly explained by the argument that losses are …

The ability to group items and events into functional categories is a fundamental
characteristic of sophisticated thought. It is subserved by plasticity in many neural systems …

Creativity is an essential component of sport performance. The player who can make
decisions that are both unexpected–and therefore less easily predicted by his/her opponent …

Previous work suggests that trait behavioral activation may link to creativity, a possibility the
authors empirically examine in this article. This research is grounded in the dual pathway to …

The study examined the predictions of regulatory fit theory (Higgins, 2000) in relation to task-
based incidental vocabulary learning. A total of 189 English as a second language learners …

This research documents performance decrements resulting from the activation of a
negative task-relevant stereotype. The authors combine a number of strands of work to …

In this article we discuss how incentive motivations and task demands affect performance.
We present a three-factor framework that suggests that performance is determined from the …

Workplace coaching is increasingly popular as a global learning and development tool for
enhancing employees' professional capabilities. However, little is known about the role of …

Purpose In manual order picking systems, temporary workers are often employed to handle
demand peaks. While this increases flexibility, it may hamper productivity, as they are …

We examined the interactive influence of normative feedback and conceptions of ability on
the learning of a balance task. Ability conceptions were induced by instructions portraying …