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  2. Positivity offset - Wikipedia

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    The concepts of both positivity offset and negative bias can also be analyzed from an element of positive valence. [3] It is proposed that if this element is defined as being inactive, then there will be more assessments of stimuli that are perceived as being negative rather than as positive. [3]

  3. Pollyanna principle - Wikipedia

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    The novel has been adapted to film several times, most famously in 1920 and 1960. An early use of the name "Pollyanna" in psychological literature was in 1969 by Boucher and Osgood who described a Pollyanna hypothesis as a universal human tendency to use positive words more frequently and diversely than negative words in communicating. [ 3 ]

  4. Goodness of fit - Wikipedia

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    The goodness of fit of a statistical model describes how well it fits a set of observations. Measures of goodness of fit typically summarize the discrepancy between observed values and the values expected under the model in question.

  5. How I Learned: Positive Attitude Makes The Difference - AOL

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    Composition by Mariya Pylayev This past week I said goodbye to a fellow consultant at my current freelance gig. It was time for her to move on to the next opportunity and she will be desperately ...

  6. Regulatory focus theory - Wikipedia

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    The value taken from interaction and goal attainment can be either positive or negative. The decision has positive value when people attempt to attain their goal in a way that fits their regulatory orientation and it will have negative value when people attempt to attain their goal in a way that does not fit their regulatory orientation. [5]

  7. Role congruity theory - Wikipedia

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    Conversely, the stereotype fit hypothesis suggests that group members will experience discrimination in different social roles or positions to the extent that their group stereotypically does not have characteristics associated with success in the position. For instance, women may not be considered a good fit for a managerial position if being ...

  8. What makes a good friend? Follow this important 'golden rule'

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    Sabrina Brier – who you know as that in-your-face, never-stops-talking "friend" from TikTok – has a new audiobook out now all about a friend group and how different personalities clash.It's ...

  9. List of cognitive biases - Wikipedia

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    Pseudocertainty effect, the tendency to make risk-averse choices if the expected outcome is positive, but make risk-seeking choices to avoid negative outcomes. [75] Status quo bias, the tendency to prefer things to stay relatively the same. [76] [77] System justification, the tendency to defend and bolster the status quo. Existing social ...