Bill Thornton
University of Maine System
3 Papers
14 Citations
Bill Thornton is an academic researcher from University of Maine System. The author has contributed to research in topics: Academic achievement & Interpersonal relationship. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications.
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Papers
Competitive Orientations and the Type A Behavior Pattern
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined differences in competitive orientations in relation to two components of the Type A behavior pattern, Achievement Strivings and Impatience-Irritability, that have differential implications for achievement performance and health.
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Competitive Orientations and Women’s Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery
TL;DR: It is indicated that a hypercompetitive orientation (psychologically unhealthy) was a better predictor of acceptance of cosmetic surgery than body dysmorphia.
Hypercompetitiveness and Relationships: Further Implications for Romantic, Family, and Peer Relationships
TL;DR: Ryckman et al. as discussed by the authors found that hypercompetitiveness was associated positively with constraint commitment (i.e., maintaining a relationship out of concern for one's investment and other social-psychological costs associated with leaving), and negatively with personal dedication commitment (e.g., interest in the relationship based on concerns for mutual benefit).