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Education

Myers-Briggs vs. Big Five: Which Model Has Stronger Evidence? 

During the interview, when applying for a new job, joining a workshop, or even while scrolling through social media, “What’s your MBTI type?” can become an unavoidable question. As people respond with acronyms like INTP (Introversion-Intuition-Thinking-Perceiving), ENFP (Extraversion-Intuition-Feeling-Perceiving), and ISFJ

Social

Living with Alexithymia: Beyond “I Don’t Know How I Feel”  

We have occasionally been asked about our feelings and the emotions we are going through. Even if our response isn’t totally truthful, the majority of us have a ready response. Consider how frequently someone asks, “How are you?” and you

Motivation

Why “Now” Matters More Than “How”: The Psychology of Procrastination

Having trouble starting a task can be a common situation. Sometimes someone can feel lost or, all of a sudden, extremely tired and find ways to delay the task over and over. Like a project. Day one, there is not

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Ashis Nandy and the Psychology of Colonialism

How does it feel for someone’s identity to be consistently and indefinitely shamed for their culture? What happens to the mind when you are brought up in a system that gives you rewards for thinking as your coloniser and punishes

Relationship

Communication Gaps in In-Law Relationships: A Psychological Perspective

The relationship with in-laws is usually complex and is shaped by societal demands, hierarchies of the family, and emotional vulnerabilities. Although these links could provide support and belonging, they are equally susceptible to misunderstandings. In the dynamics of in-laws, one

Awareness

Most Important Skills Every Psychology Student Should Develop

Psychology is a complex subject. Often termed the “science of behaviour,” memorising theories is not enough to excel in this subject. It is important to be able to communicate, observe, and interpret situations. While psychology has different career options, every

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Extraversion: Are We Born Outgoing or Made That Way?

Imagine the difference between two babies in a nursery of a hospital: while the first one reacts positively to every smile, the second avoids any contact and feels at ease only in a quiet environment. What made these differences occur

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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

Awareness

Understanding Transactional Analysis: The Psychology of Everyday Communication

She was finishing her sentence when she froze, screaming, “You never listen to anything I say!” Her son blinked, surprised by the way she sounded, rather than what she had said. That kid’s mother sounded exactly like his grandpa, thirty

Relationship

Complaint vs. Criticism: The Key to Healthier Relationship Conflict

The person with whom you never had disagreements is most likely not someone very close to you. In all close relationships, individuals are bound to experience differences in opinions. The most loving partners can argue over forgotten chores, decisions, or