Self-talk can improve cognitive performance, but the underlying mechanism of such improvement has not been investigated. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of self-talks on functional ...

High self-esteem, an overall positive evaluation of self-worth, is a cornerstone of mental health. Previously we showed that people with low self-esteem differentially construct beliefs about ...

Martin Kippenberger, “Ego (Selbstporträt)” (1996), colored pencil, ink on paper, 11 3/4 x 8 5/8 inches (courtesy Phillips) On March 7, 1997, German artist Martin Kippenberger died of liver cancer at ...

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