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Education

A Meeting That Changed Psychology: Gordon Allport and Sigmund Freud

The world has witnessed revolutions, discoveries and grand events which have changed the course of history. However, not every change is grand; sometimes a brief conversation can alter the course of an entire discipline. One such conversation had occurred in

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Collectivism vs. Individualism: What Psychology Reveals

The same silent question, does the person exist for the benefit of the collective, or does the group exist for the benefit of the individual, may elicit quite different answers from people raised in different parts of the world or

Awareness

The Cognitive Psychology of Doubt and Certainty: How Your Brain Shapes Beliefs

Ever had to make a decision and then immediately ask yourself why you did that? Or when you believed something despite having some evidence to the contrary? These are not indications of stubbornness, but rather the brain operating the way

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When Laughter Hides Pain: The Psychology Behind Comedians Discussing Trauma

One of the most surprising findings in psychological research is that humour is more than just entertainment; it is a powerful coping mechanism. Research has consistently linked adaptive humour with greater resilience and better overall psychological well-being (Cann & Collette,  2014).  From

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Mounjaro Brides: The Psychology Behind Wedding Weight-Loss Pressure

In the past few months, more than 20% of the questions have been received from brides-to-be about obesity injections, and they are actually open about when they will be getting hitched. This isn’t a fashion magazine quote; it’s a quote

Crime

What Raakh Reveals About the Psychology of Crime and Its Lasting Impact 

Once a crime is committed, it never fades. Whenever we think of crime, we think of the act itself, the police investigation, the arrest and the verdict, but does it really end there? It never does. The survivors continue to

Life Style

Selling the Past: The Psychology of Nostalgia in Marketing and Politics

In April 2020, India experienced and adjusted to a sudden, nationwide pandemic lockdown. Rather than watching the modern high-budget streaming shows, over 77 million citizens tuned their television screens to watch a re-run of the 1987 serial: Ramayan. Data collected by the

Awareness

The Psychology of Totalitarianism: Why People Obey Dictators

Picture yourself waking up to a morning when every newspaper features the same headline, all television channels carry the same message and deviation from this approved way of thinking will lead to the loss of your job, freedom or life

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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