J. Hofmans

Beyond the Baseline: Toward a Better Understanding of the Psychological Consequences of Acting Out of Character

It is widely believed that staying “true to ourselves” or behaving authentically is inherently adaptive and something we should strive for. Indeed, anyone who has tried to push themselves out of their comfort zone—by, for example, acting more sociable or more meticulous than usual—knows that it can be draining. By th...