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Awareness

Anger as a Secondary Emotion 

Anger can seem like the easiest, loudest reaction to a problem; it’s just the surface layer hiding the more sensitive emotions underneath. Understanding anger as a secondary emotion, a response to primary emotions such as hurt, fear, or sadness, can change the way we approach disagreements, build connections, and foster emotional health. This knowledge isn’t […]

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Health

The Science of Longevity: Understanding Lifespan, Ageing, and Vitality

The Latin word “longaevus,” which signifies long-lived, is the origin of the English word longevity. It can be referred to as the “ability to live a long life while maintaining good physical and mental health” . Living a long life is more than merely becoming older when it comes to human health. Instead, it encourages […]

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Awareness

It’s Okay to Rest: Rewriting the Inner Narrative Around Worth and Productivity

The word ‘productivity’ has now grown to mean ‘to do more’ and ‘to do better’ towards the attainment of a goal. And productivity has become such an integral part of goal-directed behaviour that it impacts one’s worth as well. This entanglement between productivity and self-worth has only been maladaptive to both concepts. Because while an […]

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Awareness

The Impact of Porn on Adolescents: Exploring the  Psychological and Emotional Effects 

In today’s digital world, young people have more access to the internet than ever before. While this can be empowering and educational, it also brings real challenges, given how easily adolescents come across porn or pornography. This often occurs during a delicate stage of emotional and psychological development, when they’re still figuring out who they […]

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Awareness

Why Do People Hold Deep Grudges?

Grudges are referred to as a deep-rooted feeling of anger and frustration toward a person who is thought to have hurt or wronged the person. They arise from a conflict that is not resolved and in which one thinks another person has done wrong to them or treated them disrespectfully, or has deceived them. Everyone […]

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Awareness Therapy

Fear Of Flying – Aviophobia

Imagine yourself boarding a plane and you find that your hands are sweaty and your stomach churns, even though the plane hasn’t even taken off, you find that your mind is continuously spinning with the worst-case scenario. However, Flying is considered one of the safest ways to travel, but because of the fear of flying, […]

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Awareness

Cognitive Biases That Secretly Control Your Decisions – And How to Outsmart Them 

Are You Really in Control of Your Decisions?  You may prefer to view yourself as a rational decision maker. You consider evidence, weigh pros and cons, and make decisions based on logic – or at least you think you do. But psychology has repeatedly demonstrated that our choices are shaped by cognitive biases – mental […]

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News

Psychology Question Bank for MPhil/MA in Clinical Psychology (RCI)

As psychology students are getting ready for Master’s, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, or UGC NET JRF exams, they frequently use question bank to increase their confidence and solidify comprehension. Consistent practice helps one become familiar with the exam pattern and FAQs, in addition to helping in reviewing important subjects. Psychology Question Bank by Arvind Otta […]

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Parenting

Losing Them Before They’re Gone: Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Adult Children

The phone rings, and your heart sinks. For many adults with ageing or unwell parents, this is a familiar feeling. A quiet voice inside reminds you that time may be running out. This heart-wrenching experience – grieving someone who’s still alive – is called anticipatory grief. It’s a deeply emotional and often confusing process. Though […]

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Research

Social Curiosity: The Evolutionary Bond Between Humans and Chimpanzees

We’re all familiar with that experience of being at a cafe, calmly drinking your espresso, only to notice that you cannot stop leaning in to catch a glimpse of the mayhem on the other side. Picture them in action as they arrive at their destination! So what’s all the hullabaloo? We’ve all experienced the binge. […]

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