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Understanding The Psychology Behind Crime

Crime has been present since time immemorial, upsetting social establishments and pushing the frontiers of morality. What makes a person commit a crime? Is the act done by choice? Or does something innate in the person cause it? Perhaps a characteristic of their environment plays a role. Or could the advent of deep-rooted psychological attributes […]

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Why Hate Feels So Familiar in a Polarized World

“Hate is a strong word,” we’ve been taught. However, today, it seems as though the world is so plagued by hate. It has become all too common to hear about wars, hate crimes, violence, and harassment in the news daily. We have become increasingly desensitised to events of this kind because of their frequency. But […]

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The Science of Yawning: Why Do We Yawn and What Does It Mean?

One of the most infectious responses that we emulate from other people (other than laughing) is yawning. Did you let out a yawn while reading this sentence? You just exhibited an uncontrollable and pretty common human behavioural response!  What is yawning? Yawning is the involuntary action that makes our jaw go wide and the exhalation […]

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I Felt Stuck Until I Let Go of My Victim Mindset

We all have experienced the moments when life throws its biggest challenges your way, you can’t help but feel that you are up against the universe. One begins to think that they are the main character in some endless book this all runs into one round event where nothing quite seems right. However, is it […]

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How Physical Injuries Impact Mental Health: Insights from Psychologists

Physical injuries go beyond bodily scars. Most of such injuries are experiences manifested deep within our psyche, shaking the very foundations upon which our sense of self, resilience, and emotional well-being. Research consistently shows that there’s a complex interconnection between physical trauma and mental health, which reveals a relationship that is far more intricate than […]

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Why You Should Stop Equating Loneliness with Solitude

In an increasingly fast-paced and connected world that seems to be devoid of emotions, it becomes essential to understand the human emotional states. Loneliness, as well as solitude, are states that often get confused and used synonymously. Though they usually have something to do with being alone, these two words represent completely different experiences with […]

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Viral LinkedIn Posts by Students Spark Allegations of a Psychology Course Scam

Last week, a LinkedIn post by a 12th-grade Student went viral. In her Post, Yashika Chanana, a 17-year-old, claimed that She was scammed by a Learning Organisation for a Psychology Course. Her posts have since sparked discussions in the Community.  Yashika Chanana wrote in her LinkedIn post, “In August, I saw a post of counsel […]

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The Psychology of Stand-up Comedy

A day without laughter is a day wasted You might have heard of this famous quote by Charlie Chaplin, the legendary comedian. But did you know how important it is for us to burst into peals of laughter now and then? A hearty laugh is not only an obvious sign of happiness but also a […]

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Positive vs. Negative Peace: Psychological Insights for Harmony

Peace psychology has defined what peace is, normally segmented into two broad approaches: positive peace and negative peace. Johan Galtung, the founder of Peace Studies, first introduced this division to help people better understand how communities approach war and maintain harmony in societies. Read More: Peace Psychology – Conflict, Violence, and Peace Negative Peace: The […]

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Noida-Based Yes Madam Asks Employees if They’re Stressed, Fires 100+ After They Said ‘Yes’; HR Email Goes Viral

A beauty and wellness startup hailing from Noida, Yes Madam had been accused of a pretty weird way of dealing with stress at work. The company’s HR email asked employees if they had stress. Shockingly, above 100 employees, who replied with a yes, were terminated. That was it, and there had been a great hullabaloo […]

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