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Industrial

The Scarcity Effect: How “Only a Few Left” Tricks Your Brain

Have you ever thought about how the final slice of pizza seems way tastier than the first ? Or how a limited time offer suddenly changes your perception from “I’ll think about it” to “I must have that right now!”? This, folks, is the scarcity effect at work, a notion in our minds that automatically […]

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News

Kerala girl Suffering with Anorexia dies after months of fasting

In an incident from Meruvambayi, Kerala, a 19-year-old woman, Sreenanda, lost her life after following an extreme “water fasting” regimen for nearly a year. A first-year degree student, she had reportedly been influenced by weight loss advice found online. Her journey toward an unhealthy pursuit of weight loss tragically ended on Saturday, after days of […]

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Positive

The Journey of Moving Beyond People Pleasing

Everyone wants to feel noticed and loved by people because, as humans, we constantly crave attention. As it is said, man is a social animal. But this attitude of being noticed and craving for attention often makes you a people pleaser. Now, what do I mean by that? Many people, knowingly or unknowingly, fall into […]

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Industrial Technology

The Psychological Effects of Automation: Job security and Mental Health 

Have you ever felt inadequate or less valuable in your workspace, especially with the increasing presence of automation? Have you found yourself thinking that you need to improve or adapt to keep up with the machines? As automation comes to shape industries, these feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt are becoming more common. This article discusses […]

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Education

Loss Aversion: Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good? 

What a pleasure it would be to find 2000 rupee note on the street! Imagine now that you have lost 2000 rupee from your wallet. If that same amount were found, the remorse and frustration would probably outweigh the happiness. Loss aversion is a concept that influences our investment strategies, financial decisions, and even day-to-day choices […]

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Tips for First-Time Parents

Taking on the life role of a parent is a dream realized for many, but it can also feel like a continuous internal battle, disheartening even the strongest-minded individuals. Whether you’ve recently given birth or are in the last stretch of your pregnancy, this guide offers helpful insights to help you efficiently navigate this new […]

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Entertain

Why Horror Movies Can Be Therapeutic: The Psychology of Fear and Release

Do you like horror movies? Which is the last horror movie you watched? How was the experience? Some of you maybe very afraid of horror movies and avoid them. Others may take it as a challenge and watch them. Despite causing an adrenaline rush, do you think watching horror films can be therapeutic? Why do […]

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Health

Orthosomnia: How Tracking Sleep Can Lead To Insomnia  

Sleep is an important human biological process that has a direct impact on overall health, mental performance, and emotional stability. With the advent of wearables and mobile apps that are accountable for monitoring one’s sleep-state pattern and increasing awareness, most individuals have become over-stressed about their night’s sleep. For some people, however, this super-awareness was […]

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Awareness

Anxiety and Apathy Affect Decision Making in Opposite Ways 

Making decisions in the face of uncertainty is an essential aspect of daily living. According to a study from the University of Minnesota Medical School, indifference and anxiety result in essentially different ways of making decisions. These results offer important information about how  emotional states affect decision-making and learning, especially in situations where there is uncertainty. […]

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Social

Psychology of Being the Black Sheep in the Family/Friends

You might have seen characters such as Wednesday Addams from “Wednesday” and Eric Forman from “That 70s’ Show,” who tend to differ from their existing social groups. They’re smart, clever, and funny in their ways, so they stand out. These people often step outside the usual means of lifestyle that render them the “odd man […]

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