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		jdavidson on Sept 4, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Seth's Blog: The problem with positive thinking Any one have links to the evidence mentioned for the effect of positive thinking on performance?

Alex3917 on Sept 4, 2009 [–]

Most of the research on this comes from the field of educational psychology. The specific term that you would search is 'self-efficacy'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-efficacy

stse on Sept 4, 2009 | [–]

Also "Performance Psychology" which as its origin in sports.

jdavidson on Sept 5, 2009 | | [–]

Thanks!

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