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The Psychology of Rescue

In a recent rescue operation that captivated the nation, 41 miners were successfully rescued from a collapsed tunnel in Uttrakhand. The spotlight not only illuminated the physical challenges of the operation, but also the workings of the human mind during the time of crisis. The article delves into exploring the emotional roller coaster that was […]

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Education

What are Hypnic Jerks?

In the past, you have likely been woken up by the sudden sensation of falling. This is because your body experiences Hypnic jerks. These jerks are also known as sleep starts, and occur before you fall into deep sleep. It is interesting to note how a few scientists view Hypnic jerks from the evolutionary perspective. […]

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The Psychology of Body Language

What Does Body Language Say About A Person Language is a tool for communication. When You intend to convey something to another person, you just say it. However, during interactions, verbal language is not the only mode of communication that humans utilise. Body language, or non-verbal communication, is a big part of human interaction. Non-verbal […]

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Self Help

How to Deal with Anxiety During the Interview

Interview anxiety is nervousness, anxiousness, or panic that we may feel before or during an employment interview. It is quite common, even if we know we are well-qualified for a job. Meeting strangers in a position of authority, talking about yourself, and being evaluated and judged on your appearance, demeanor, and ability are all valid […]

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Life Style

Why Do People brag about Things?

WHY DO PEOPLE BRAG ABOUT THINGS? Neuroscientific and psychology research has recently paid a lot of attention to why people are so likely to brag. Also, scientists are now trying to figure out why we hate it so much when other people brag about themselves. This piece talks about both of those issues and gives […]

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Echoes From Antiquity: The Inhuman Practice of Trephination in Brain Medicine

In the field of psychology, much controversial treatment has been used in the past. It was an attempt to help mentally ill patients, which later turned out to be either not useful or had more advertisement effects on patients than benefits. One such controversial treatment in the history of psychology was Trephination. In ancient times […]

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Barbie – A Psychological Overview of the Movie

Most of us would not have missed our chance to revisit our oldest childhood friends, “Barbie”, in theatres, some months back this year. The biggest movie box office clash that this year witnessed, was between Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. And who won? Technically both. Both of the films witnessed gigantic amounts of […]

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The Psychology of Simplicity

In Psychology, the simplicity principle posits that the mind draws interpretations of the world – mental models or mental representations that are as simple as possible or at least are biased towards simplicity. The idea takes different forms in different areas of cognition, depending on the nature of numerous perceptual and cognitive problems the mind […]

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Self Help

How to handle Grief?

Grief is experienced by each individual at any stage of life. It can be the loss of an animal, a close friend, or any family member. The stronger the bond the greater the amount of grief. After the pandemic, people are talking more openly because during the pandemic fear and insecurity of losing a loved […]

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Asha Workers Initiative Towards Mental Health

Rajo, a toy stall owner living in Delhi was facing clinical depression and anxiety. ASHA workers reached out to her during the COVID period and and now continuously helping them to cope with their mental issues. Over the past two years, ASHA workers have screened over 4,000 people and recommended 1,300 counsellors in government hospitals. […]

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