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There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self. —Benjamin Franklin The "looking-glass self" is a concept that explains how individuals form their sense of self based ...

The ability to perceive object motion accurately while in motion oneself is a cornerstone of effective navigation and interaction with the environment. Contemporary research indicates that the brain ...

Bias beware. Cognitive biases can significantly contribute to false self-perceptions by distorting the way individuals interpret and remember information about themselves. One key bias type is ...

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results. At the end of a ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — As adults age, it’s common to start thinking about how getting older affects their energy, physical health and cognitive well-being. But dwelling on negative aspects of aging can ...

A study of individuals seeking treatment for borderline personality disorder found that the gap between their own perceived ...

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At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results from a research ...