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Psychological Barriers to Learning: Addressing Fear of Failure in Students

Students go through various learning barriers in their learning process. One of these is the fear of academic failure, primarily associated with the psychological aspect of the students. It can differ from student to student. For some, it is not

Parenting

Why Gen Z’s Mental Health Should Be Every Parent’s Concern

In the past 20 or so years, an entirely new world has developed around us. Life has become much more complex with so many things taking place at the same time. Technology has been the driving force of this change

Education

9 Psychology Backed Tips for Acing Exams

With the exam season coming, stress is at an all-time high among students. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of material you need to study and revise, say hello to these evidence-based study techniques. Following these can make exam

Education

Social Comparison Theory

Social comparison theory is one of the important concepts and ideas advanced by psychologist Leon Festinger way back in 1954, explaining how human beings determine their sense of self-esteem, identity, and behaviour. According to social comparison theory, people compare themselves with

Health

How to Tell If You’re Experiencing Hypochondria (And What to Do)

Think of illness anxiety disorder, commonly known as hypochondria, as your brain’s alarm system getting stuck in the “on” position when it comes to health concerns. It’s not just being careful about your health – it’s when that careful attention

Education

Celebrating Horace Mann Bond: Who Fought Racism Through Psychology

Horace Mann Bond (November 8, 1904 – July 15, 1972) spent his life challenging education and social prejudice. As a scholar, Bond was a pathbreaker around the concept of intelligence, race and educational opportunity. His work looked closely at inequities

Parenting

Why Giving Kids Chores Could Be the Best Parenting Move You Make, According to Psychology

When discussing a child’s early developmental period, their academic success and extracurricular activities have a higher chance of dominating the conversation. While a child must do well in school, it is also important that they learn skills and behaviours that

Health

Unipolar Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Unipolar depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is one of the most prevalent and serious mood disorders in the world. A significant depression progresses into pervasive sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities enjoyed once. Depression affects

Education Health

Navigating the Pressures Shaping Youth Mental Health: A Discussion

A discussion with Dr Arvind Otta, a psychologist, and Mayank Mishra, a career counsellor, brings the viewers’ attention to the growing problem of peer pressure among young people in India, in a conversation with Journalist Tabish Hussain from NDTV. In

Life Style

Psychology Behind Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

You may have heard someone say, “If you believe it will happen, it probably will.” That is a great saying that plays off an interesting psychological concept called a self-fulfilling prophecy. The idea that your expectations can be a determining

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