Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...

'Valence weight bias' is a psychological term that denotes a person's tendency to adapt to new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either positive or negative attitudes. An example of this is ...

Your mindset can determine whether your company succeeds. Learn the benefits of embracing positive thinking.

In tough times, realistic optimism—not denial—is a leader’s best tool to inspire resilience, reduce fear, and guide teams through uncertainty. In the face of such pessimism, it's time for some ...

Efforts to combat ageism typically focus on negative attitudes toward members of an out-group. Changing attitudes also requires assessment and enhancement of positive attitudes. This study examined ...

In a recent study published in PLoS Biology, researchers investigated whether individuals with extreme attitudes, negative or positive, show a greater likelihood of believing that they understand ...