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Global Labeling

Definition

In psychology, global labeling refers to a specific type of cognitive distortion where someone assigns fixed, negative, and overarching labels to themselves or others based on a single characteristic, behavior, or isolated event. These labels are often extreme and overgeneralized, failing to capture the complexity and multifaceted nature of individuals and situations.

Goldilocks Principle

Definition

The Goldilocks Principle, also known as the Goldilocks Effect, refers to the tendency of people to prefer things that are "just right" - not too much, not too little. It's named after the children's story "The Three Bears," where Goldilocks finds the porridge, chair, and bed that are "just right" for her, neither too hot, too cold, too hard, nor too soft.

Golem Effect

Definition

A psychological phenomenon where low expectations placed on an individual lead to decreased performance. It's the negative counterpart to the Pygmalion Effect.

Grace

Definition

In psychology, grace refers to an inner strength and resilience that emerges when facing adversity.

Grit Scale

Definition

The Grit Scale is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure an individual's level of grit. Grit, as defined by psychologist Angela Duckworth, is a combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals.

Group Cohesion

Definition

Group cohesion refers to the forces that bond members of a group together, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose. A cohesive group experiences strong connections between its members, who feel committed to both one another and the group's goals.

Groupthink

Definition

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity overrides critical thinking. This can lead to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making, even if individual members of the group would have made different choices on their own.

Growth Mindset

Definition

Growth mindset refers to a collection of beliefs and attitudes that emphasize the potential for learning, development, and improvement. People with a growth mindset believe that their abilities and talents are not fixed, but rather can be cultivated and enhanced through effort, practice, and dedication.

Guilt

Definition

Guilt is a negative emotion that arises from the perception of wrongdoing or responsibility for causing harm. It involves feelings of remorse, regret, and a desire to make amends.

Guilt Inducing

Definition

Guilt-inducing refers to anything that triggers or intensifies feelings of guilt in someone. It can be intentional or unintentional, subtle or overt, and its effectiveness depends on various factors like the individual's personality, values, and past experiences.

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