The Need to Belong: Desire for Interpersonal Attachments as a Fundamental Human Motivation
R.F. Baumeister and M.R....
Roy F. Baumeister Professor of Psychology | School of Psychology - University of Queensland
Roy F. Baumeister is a social psychologist who explores how
we think about the self, and why we feel and act the way we
do. He is especially known for his work on the subjects of
willpower, self-control, and self-esteem, and how they relate to human morality and success.
Roy Baumeister
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Roy Baumeister answers frequently asked questions on willpower and self-control.
Research
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?
The Need to Belong
How do people react to being rejected or excluded from social groups? How do they respond to romantic heartbreak?
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?
Irrationality & Self-Destructive Behavior
Why do people do stupid things? Self-defeating behavior is the essence of irrationality.
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.
Featured Articles
Ego Depletion: Is the Active Self a Limited Resource?
R.F. Baumeister, E. Bratslavsky, M. Muraven,...
Self-Regulation and Depletion of Limited Resources: Does Self-Control Resemble a Muscle?
M. Muraven and R.F....
Bad Is Stronger Than Good
R.F. Baumeister, E. Bratslavsky, C....
