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To be a Polyglot: How it affects Cognitive Processes and Identity

We have picked up numerous languages, studied in various kinds of schools, and experienced a variety of cultures. Isn’t it funny that some of your peers are able to speak both your native tongue, English, and their native tongue? I was

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Psychology Before

“Psychology says, We Only Use 10% of Our Brain”. I’m sure you must have come across posts like this somewhere in your mobile scrolling journey. What if I say this is a myth? Most of these kinds of facts are

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Understanding Grief: Navigating the Complex Emotions, Cognitions, and Behaviors

Loss is a word most people fear and dislike, yet it is something we all experience in our lives in one way or another. Although the form in which it enters people’s lives may differ, what remains consistent is the

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Precognitive Dreams: Glimpses of What’s to Come

Dreams are experienced by everyone in this world. Precognitive dreams have fascinated humanity for centuries and also offer glimpses into events that see beyond our present reality. These dreams appear to predict our future occurrences, and the lines between the

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Cognitive Training for Mental Health: Insights from Psychologists

One significant aspect of present-day life, mental health, reflects overall well-being that has been garnering effective interventions to manage and enhance. One such effective intervention to enhance and manage mental health is cognitive training, gaining popularity and recognition nowadays. Cognitive

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A Guide to Using Cognition for Effective Learning

As someone who is constantly seeking to enhance their learning journey, I’m always on the lookout for new methods and techniques to better comprehend and apply concepts. Understanding the fundamentals of cognition has been a significant step forward in this

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Life beyond Depression

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% of the world population affected, including 5.0% among adults and 5.7% among adults older than 60 years (WHO, 2022). Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression. According to

Life Style

8 Things to say When Someone Gaslights you

Person A: Gaslighting? Oh….lighting the stove before cooking?Person B: HaHaHa…..that’s funny. Well, its a psychological tactic, or a trick you may say…..Person A: Oh….haven’t heard of it before…..Person B: Yeah….. It has been a few years that this word is

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10 Reasons People Find it Hard to Forgive Others, According to Psychology

The bitter feelings of resentment towards those who wronged us plague our minds from time to time. “Is holding onto these feelings right?”, “Will I ever be able to forget and feel right again?” These questions haunt many almost every

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Psychological Insights into Metacognition and Learning

Metacognition involves using strategies to accomplish cognitive activities and employing mechanisms to evaluate the efficiency of these processes (Flavell, 1979). Metacognition helps various individuals find ways by which they can think, study, and resolve issues in courses of action that