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The Impact of Uncertainty on Unethical Behavior: The Buffering Role of Cognitive Reappraisal WU Xunmin, LI Jiawen, LU Hong Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  1-12.  Abstract ( 109 )   PDF（pc） (977KB) ( 89 )   Save Uncertainty is a common psychological experience in daily life that may elicit various negative behavioral responses. However, its specific influence on unethical behavior remains insufficiently understood. Across three experiments, this study systematically examined the effect of uncertainty on unethical behavior and the moderating role of cognitive reappraisal. In Experiment 1, individuals exposed to high uncertainty reported significantly greater tendencies toward unethical behavior. Experiment 2 employed a behavioral task to indirectly measure unethical actions, again showing that higher uncertainty led to increased unethical behavior. Experiment 3 demonstrated that cognitive reappraisal effectively mitigated the influence of uncertainty on unethical behavior. These findings underscore the direct impact of uncertainty on unethical conduct and highlight cognitive reappraisal as a critical buffering mechanism. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological determinants of unethical behavior and offer theoretical support for designing targeted intervention strategies. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Unethical Amnesia Effect of Unethical Pro-Organizational Behaviors CAO Yuzhuo, YE Xinpeng, FU Chunye Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  13-21.  Abstract ( 95 )   PDF（pc） (874KB) ( 62 )   Save Unethical amnesia refers to a phenomenon where individuals exhibit more blurred and vague memories when recalling their own daily moral transgressions. Using a virtual scenario gaming paradigm, a 2 (benefit orientation: organizational vs. personal)×2 (behavior type: ethical vs. unethical) between-subjects experimental design was employed to investigate whether engaging in unethical pro-organizational behavior triggers unethical amnesia. The results revealed that, compared to ethical behaviors, participants exhibited significantly reduced subjective memory clarity when recalling both organization-oriented and self-oriented unethical behaviors, indicating that unethical pro-organizational behaviors can also induce unethical amnesia in subjective memory. This study extends the theoretical scope of unethical amnesia and demonstrates that, even when behavioral motivation is driven by collective interests, individuals may rely on defensive memory processes to protect their moral self-image. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Impact of Flight Training on Flight Students’ Acute Stress Response GUO Shuqi, CAI Zhengyang, XUE Dongzhuo, YANG Jiazhong Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  22-30.  Abstract ( 47 )   PDF（pc） (1087KB) ( 45 )   Save This study investigated the effects of flight training on flight students’ acute stress response. An adapted version of the Trier Social Stress Test, based on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in civil aviation English, was used to induce acute stress in both flight-trained and control groups. Dynamic changes in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were compared using repeated-measures analysis of variance. The results indicated that the OPI-based paradigm effectively elicited acute stress responses, as reflected by significant fluctuations in physiological measures. Compared with the control group, the trained flight students exhibited smaller magnitudes of change in heart rate and blood pressure during the stress phase, along with a faster recovery profile. These findings suggest that flight training may be associated with a more stable cardiovascular response pattern under acute stress, potentially due to enhanced stress resilience resulting from training. This study provides physiological evidence from the aviation domain supporting the stress exposure training model and offers an empirical basis for optimizing psychological training programs for flight students.  Related Articles | Metrics

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The Relationships between Growth Mindset and Academic Burnout among Rural Junior High School Students: The Chain Mediating Role of Academic Buoyancy and Self-Control PENG Yiying, FENG Xiang, OUYANG Yi Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  31-40.  Abstract ( 92 )   PDF（pc） (929KB) ( 98 )   Save To explore the relationship between growth mindset and academic burnout among rural junior high school students, as well as the roles of academic buoyancy and self-control in this relationship, a survey was conducted on 933 rural junior high school students using the Growth Mindset Scale, Academic Buoyancy Scale, Self-Control Scale, and Academic Burnout Scale. The results indicated that: (1) Growth mindset had a negative predictive effect on academic burnout among rural junior high school students; (2) Academic buoyancy and self-control played separate mediating and chain mediating roles, respectively, in the relationship between growth mindset and academic burnout among rural junior high school students. This study has positive implications for understanding the formation mechanism of academic burnout among rural junior high school students and developing coping strategies. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Artificial Intelligence Usage on Creative Behavior in College Students: Moderated Mediation Models DENG Yongguang, LI Yulong, SHAN Zhaoxia, ZI Jianmin Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  41-50.  Abstract ( 89 )   PDF（pc） (968KB) ( 98 )   Save This study explored the relationship between artificial intelligence usage and creative behavior, examining the mediating roles of creative role identity and creative self-efficacy, as well as the moderating role of intentional self-regulation, and surveyed 1626 college students. The results showed that: (1) Artificial intelligence usage positively predicted creative behavior; (2) Creative role identity and creative self-efficacy played partially mediating roles in the relation between artificial intelligence usage and creative behavior; (3) Intentional self-regulation played moderating role in the initial stage of two mediating effects. Specifically, intentional self-regulation significantly moderated the impact of artificial intelligence use on creative role identity and creative self-efficacy. The results are of great significance in revealing the intrinsic mechanism of artificial intelligence usage on creative behavior. Related Articles | Metrics

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Review and Prospect of IT-Induced Work Interruptions DAI Bao, YANG Liying, ZHENG Yiqing Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2026, 14 (1):  51-64.  Abstract ( 53 )   PDF（pc） (1064KB) ( 32 )   Save In the modern workplace, the extensive application of information technology not only improves the efficiency of communication and collaboration among employees, but also makes it easier for employees to be interrupted in their work. Based on the Theory-Context-Methodology framework and Antecedents-Decisions-Outcomes framework, this paper systematically analyzed the existing literature, clarified the theoretical foundations, research contexts and research methods of IT-induced work interruptions, summarized the influencing factors and consequences of IT-induced work interruptions, constructed an integrated framework for the study of IT-induced work interruptions research. Future research can expand research contexts and improve research methods, explore the impact effects of IT-induced work interruptions, conduct cross-industry and cross-cultural comparative research, as well as focus on coping and management research. Related Articles | Metrics