This is a reference list for Latex G.N.R. Space-Coyote’s research.

Psychology

Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

On the needs of competency, autonomy, and relatedness

A foundation for Significance Quest Theory (SQT).

Psychology

Significance Quest Theory (SQT)

On the need for significance, activation of significance quests, and radicalization

A powerful tool to reframe responses to radicalization and violence.

Psychology

Defense Mechanisms

Psychodynamic Defense Mechanisms

Based in early works of the Psychodynamic perspective, this work is still valuable for psychoeducation.

Psychology

Psychological Effects

A summary of psychological effects

Useful to check thoughts, feelings, and behaviors against what really might be happening.

Psychology

Empathy

Some research on empathy

Useful in an environment devaluing empathy.

Psychology

Forms & Functions of Embeddedness Cultures

A developmental stages theory by Kegan.

Powerful tool in developmental psychology.

Psychology

Schwartz’s Theory of Values

A most useful theory of values.

Criteria used in the foundation of the Constellation of Needs (CoN) in Self-As-Value Theory.

Psychology

Psychological Needs

A quick table of psychological needs

Helpful in evaluating the Constellation of Needs (CoN) in Self-As-Value Theory.

Psychology

Psychological Personality Types

A useful metric on personality types

Not to be confused with DSM disorders!

Psychology

Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) of Persuasion

Used in marketing ad nausea, a useful theory to also combat persuasion.

A classic theory used to persuade.

Psychology

Psychological Reactance Theory (PRT)

Explains reactance clearly.

A valuable tool to understand that real or perceived constraint on freedom leads to reactance.

Psychology

Feeling Word List

Useful reference, especially for autistics, or the selectively mute.

A valuable tool for communicating feelings.

Psychology

Beauty Bias

A fundamental flaw in psychology.

A classic theoretical construct.

Psychology

Bystander Effect

Diminished motivation to act when responsibility is diffused.

… and what to do about it.

Psychology

Asch Conformity

A classic experiment in conformity.

A powerful experiment in social pressures.

Psychology

Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE)

Overestimating disposition vs. situational influence.

Understanding this is key in leadership.

Psychology

Actor-Observer Bias (AOB)

Attributing others’ behavior to internal causes, and one’s own behavior to external causes.

Related to FAE, but a little different.

Psychology

Social Desirability Bias

The “glue”.

A glue for society, but also a danger.

Psychology

Acknowledge, Build, Close

A classic method of communication based on evidence based practices.

This works.