Roy Baumeister - Social Pyschologist

Roy F. Baumeister President, International Positive Psychology Association

Renowned for his groundbreaking research on the nature of the self and its impact on human behavior. His extensive contributions encompass the domains of self-control, decision-making, and self-esteem, and how they relate to human morality and success.

Recent and Current Affiliations include: International Positive Psychology Association, Harvard University, Constructor University Bremen, Florida State University, University of Queensland, BetterUp, Inc.

Roy Baumeister
Teaches Willpower

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Willpower online course

The science of willpower and self-control

ASK one of the world’s leading social psychologists, Roy Baumeister, about willpower and self-control.
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Self Control & Decision Making

How do people regulate their emotions, resist temptation, break bad habits, and perform up to their potential and why do they often fail to do so?
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The Need to Belong

How do people react to being rejected or excluded from social groups? How do they respond to romantic heartbreak?

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Human Sexuality

How do nature and culture influence people's sex drive, rape and sexual coercion, and the cultural suppression of female sexuality. How do couples negotiate their sexual patterns?
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Irrationality & Self-Destructive Behavior

Why do people do stupid things? Self-defeating behavior is the essence of irrationality.
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Consciousness & Free Will

What role do conscious processes play in how people decide their actions? Does emotion cause behavior? Is the conscious experience of free choice an illusion?

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One of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published well over 500 scientific articles and more than 30 books.
Roy F Baumeister - Social Psychologist

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