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Why Smart People succeed the least by asking for help: The psychology of avoidance

Certainly, there is a bit of “irony” in the relationship between intelligence and help-seeking. The better someone is at problem-solving, creating arguments, and solving problems on their own, the more likely they are to use that same skill to rationalize/convince

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The Psychology Behind Relatable Celebrity: PR Strategy or Reality?

Do you have a favourite celebrity or social media influencer? If yes, then what do you think of them, and how do you feel when you scroll through their profiles or watch their interviews? Millions of people feel a deep

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Christine Ladd-Franklin: Pioneer of Colour Vision and Cognitive Psychology

Christine Ladd-Franklin attended Johns Hopkins University in the late 1800s, and as a woman, she frequently did not have a place in classes that contained almost all men. As a result of this, she submitted an application which included her

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Beyond the Synapse: The Future of Psychology Beyond AI and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Now imagine you cannot move or talk anymore, but thanks to a computer chip in your brain, you are able to communicate once more. Thanks to neurotechnologies,  such an image is becoming a reality, and the way we view the human

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When Revenge Feels Like Justice: The Psychology of Emotional Hurt

Ever wondered why some individuals invest their time in seeking revenge? Why do they have to make sure that justice is served immediately? Human emotions are complex. Understanding and managing them is indeed a task. Human emotions lie on a

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The Psychology Behind Why Being Ignored Hurts More Than Criticism

There is a specific kind of hurt that does not come from something someone said. It comes from what they did not say. You know the feeling. Someone you care about just goes quiet. No fight, no explanation, no harsh word.

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Scrolling Instead of Reading: The Psychology Behind the Digital Attention Crisis

I was on a crowded Delhi Metro when I opened my phone to look at one notification “just to look quickly” before studying for an exam. As I got to my destination, I thought about all of the things I

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The Psychology Behind the Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever wondered, whenever your stomach is upset, how instantly your mood and emotions change? Or whenever you feel anxious, there is a subtle manifestation of it in your stomach. This happens because the gut and the brain have

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Surrounded by Millions, Still Lonely: The Hidden Psychology of Loneliness and Digital Isolation

A girl is sitting on a crowded metro train surrounded by thousands of people. She is receiving notification after notification on her phone showing that she has new likes on Instagram, has new snap streaks, has new messages on WhatsApp

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The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: When Protection Turns Into Self-Destruction

Why People Hurt Own Progress? Sometimes, a person realises that in the past, something did not go well and that memory still hurts. To avoid feeling that pain again, they may withdraw their effort before they even try, convincing themselves that