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Karen Horney’s Challenge to Freudian Psychology

In the early 1900s, Sigmund Freud‘s psychoanalysis ruled psychological thought on the human mind. Most of the field believed its central tenets: behaviour is largely a function of unconscious instincts, personality is largely formed in early childhood, and women’s psychology

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The Psychology of Confrontation: Why We Avoid Difficult  Conversations 

Suppose your friend cancels plans at the last moment every time. Your team partner takes credit for your work. A particular relative always taunts you. Your partner always blames their mistakes on you. You feel disturbed. You know you should

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Dorothy E. Johnson’s Behavioural System Model of Human Behaviour

Behaviour is a result of the interaction among biological, psychological and social factors. Recognising these factors is crucial for comprehending what motivates people to behave a certain way in their surroundings. Dorothy E. Johnson’s Behavioural System Model is a “whole”

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Oxytocin: The Complex Science of the “Love Hormone”

Only a few molecules in neuroscience have a career path as strange as the hormone oxytocin. From products for couples to people on dating apps, this hormone has seen it all. Its reputation as the love hormone has obscured its

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The Psychology of Power and Dominance: How They Shape Human Behaviour

Suppose you enter a company meeting and there is one person who is the CEO and another who is a recently hired employee. Even before either of them speaks, the atmosphere is already different. The employee will probably be closely

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Why Do Humans Fear Rejection? The Psychology of Belonging

The day before, an email arrived regarding a job interview. Upon seeing it, excitement set in, a prompt reply was sent, and an interview was successfully scheduled for the following week. On the day of the interview, waking up early,

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Internet Vigilantism in India: The Rise of Online Justice and Public Shaming

The Internet has revolutionised citizens’ engagement in public affairs. It has empowered the masses to create and share content via platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube. They report, uncover corruption, engage the masses and bring

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When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

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Is It Okay to Laugh at That? The Science of Dark Humour

Have you ever encountered that stand-up comedy video in which the comedian says, “We are the only country in which we find garbage in a garden and a baby in a garbage bag”? Well, that is an oops moment where

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How Popular Music Lyrics Reflect Society’s Changing Moral Values

The paper aims to explore the relationship between the evolution of popular music lyrics during the last 60 years and society’s moral values and sentiments that manifest through them. The present article is important because it provides an opportunity to