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Psychology Behind Relationships

Imagine a world where you don’t have your kith, kin, friends, colleagues and every other person that you count on! A life without these relationships would lack support, connections, shared experiences and so much more, making you feel empty and

Awareness

Bullying and violence in schools

On 21st November 2023, a 16-year-old queer make-up artist Pranshu died by suicide as a result of overwhelming cyberbullying due to their gender identity. Cyberbullying is a type of a broader behavioural tendency called bullying.  What is bullying? Bullying refers

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The Psychology Behind Stoicism

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy founded in the 3rd century BC that focuses on how to live a good life by cultivating wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control. In recent years, Stoicism has seen a resurgence in popularity as a

Education

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Imagine if someone you know borrowed some money from you. He made a promise to return it by the end of that month, but somehow he didn’t do it. What will your response be? Will you become furious and call

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Psychoneuroimmunology

Psychoneuroimmunology is a multidisciplinary field that has come into existence in recent times. It studies the interactions among behaviour, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system (Brannon et al, 2014). Studies in psychoneuroimmunology often show a bidirectional

Crime

The Psychology Behind the Chilling Case of Jeffery Dahmer 

Jeffrey Dahmer was widely known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, an American serial killer and sexual offender responsible for 17 young men being brutally killed from 1978 to 1991. His shocking acts included murder, necrophilia, and dismemberment, shocking the world while

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Nomophobia: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

In today’s world, it seems impossible to function without our mobile phones. From simple tasks like looking at the time, finding out what day it is, and looking at the coming week’s weather forecast, to crucial activities like connecting to

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Psychology of habit

People often repeat the same actions in familiar situations, showcasing a tendency toward habitual behaviour. Habit, as a concept, has been explored in vast detail in the history of psychology. This article explores the concept of habit with a detailed

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The Five-Factor Model of Personality: All You Need To Know

The Five-Factor Model of Personality: All You Need To Know What is the Five-Factor Model of Personality? The Five-factor model of personality, in the field of psychology, is a model of an individual’s personality that divides it into five main

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10 Signs of Intelligent People, According to Psychology

“Intelligence, far beyond the confines of traditional IQ assessments, embodies a multifaceted tapestry of abilities that extend beyond mere cognitive process.” It includes many traits, such as the capacity for reasoning, memory, and problem-solving. True intelligence, however, crosses these boundaries