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When Persistence Becomes Obsession: The Psychology of Romanticised Stalking

Movies like Raanjhana or Rahna Hai Tere Dil Mein have romanticised stalking. In both movies, we see scenes where the male lead is following the female lead, clicking her pictures or persistently asking them to reciprocate their feelings. Audiences seem

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10 Psychology-Backed Signs of an Intelligent Child

Intelligence is often defined too narrowly, particularly when children are involved. Parents, teachers, and society may associate intelligence with getting high grades, completing homework quickly, performing well in examinations, or demonstrating advanced academic skills. However,  psychological research suggests that intelligence is

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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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The Art of Manipulation: How People Influence Our Decisions

Have you ever found yourself agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, wondering how you were persuaded? Maybe a family member makes you feel terrible until you apologise for something that wasn’t entirely your fault. Maybe a friend gives

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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