Self-affirmation improves problem-solving under stress
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Understanding that self-affirmation -- the process of identifying and focusing on one's most important values -- boosts stressed individuals' problem-solving abilities will help guide future research and the development of educational interventions.