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Mata Ana-The Trance Dance of the Devis

Culture is the sum of all shared customary beliefs, social forms, and practices, or a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices, more specifically, an integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behaviour that is dependent on the ability

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Cognitive Distortions 101: The Hidden Link Between Cognitive Distortions, Anxiety, and Depression

Cognitive Distortions are negative thought patterns that make people view a situation inaccurately. For instance, consider someone who, upon getting a rejection letter for an application, does not take it as a single setback but starts reasoning by saying, “I

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The Science Behind How Nostalgia Fuels Optimism

Psychology has spent decades measuring the sweet-n-sour feeling of longing for times gone by – as the triggering phenomenon. Earlier it was considered a disease that made people homesick. Nowadays, it is considered a complex emotional experience with tremendous therapeutic

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What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch Cute Animal Videos?

Living in this stressful world is important, and there are many ways through which an individual can ease him or herself. Recently, cute animal videos have gained favour as one such method for alleviating stress. Be it a ball playing

Education

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity is one of humanity’s most defining traits – the insatiable urge to explore, question, and understand the world around us. From a child’s endless ‘why’ questions to scientists probing the depth of the universe, curiosity drives discovery and learning

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Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, How It Affects Us, and How to Break the Cycle

In a time where we have access to information at all times, it’s simple to fall victim to what is now known as “Doomscrolling.” It involves idly browsing through upsetting and anxiety-inducing bad news articles, as well as content like

Relationship

Cuffing Season: What It Is and Why You Feel the Need to Pair Up

As the “Winter Is Coming”, there is something about it that seems to alter the pace of life around us. The chilling temperature, shortening of the days and within no time the environment becomes almost silent and reflective. This is

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Ananya Panday Reveals How Therapy Helped Her Beat the Blues from Social Media Trolls: ‘I Used to Feel Very Down’

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday has spoken about her struggles with mental health, body-shaming and social media trolls in an interview with Barkha Dutt’s We The Women. She revealed how the intense bullying she faced during the early years of her

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How ‘Happiness Hangover’ Can Hit You After a Perfect Moment

The word “hangover” is always associated with the aftermath of a drunk night. The following morning one should face the unpleasant consequences of the alcohol. This is a common fact to us. But have you ever heard about “happiness hangover”?

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The Psychology Behind Why We Love a Good Plot Twist

Plot twists have a certain magical quality that keeps readers hooked, moviegoers glued to their seats, and viewers gasping at surprise moments. Whether it is the reveal of Darth Vader in Star Wars or that jaw-dropping ending in Gone Girl,