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Education Research

Why Some Psychology Studies Fail to Replicate: A Closer Look at the Replication Crisis 

At the heart of psychology – a field committed to studying the human mind – a quiet revolution has been underway. Long-held studies are disintegrating as a result of unsuccessful replications, challenging decades of psychological science. This new trend, known as

Self Help

The mental health benefits of saying ‘No’ 

The modern world, which thrives on workaholism and over-commitment, projects the idea that saying ‘No’ is an antisocial act. Contemporary psychological research, however, has begun to stress the importance of doing nothing. On the other hand, refusing overwhelming activities may

Social Technology

Cybercrime and the Anonymity Effect: A Deep Dive into Online Disinhibition

With the hyperconnectivity of today, the internet has come to serve as the heartbeat of modern life, determining how we are connected, communicated, and live. From instant messaging to online work and social media, we now live more connected lives

Parenting

How Childhood Praise Affects Adult Confidence 

Childhood is a delicate time of our lives. A child’s mind is like clay which is shaped by every interaction it faces and every word leaves an impression on a child. Both criticism and praise shape a child’s mind in

Awareness

Is Gender Dysphoria Associated With Paranoia in Patients?

Gender identity disorder (GID) is a distressing condition in which the patient has a strong and persistent desire to belong to a gender other than the one he or she is in, as well as a strong desire for sex

Parenting Pets

Attachment Theory and Animals: The Psychology Behind Human–Pet Bonds

The evolution and survival of humans can be credited hugely to our being social animals. We are intrinsically wired to seek connections, form bonds and to provide and receive care. This care and love are not limited only to the

Industrial

FOMO and Retail Therapy: The Drivers Behind Impulsive Buying Behavior

Of all the Behavioural Traits of the buyers such as Complex buying behavior, Variety-Seekers, Dissonance reducing buying behaviour, habitual buyers and Impulsive buyers (Which usually involves the absence of logical thinking). We would definitely be one among them. Purchasing things

Awareness Positive

Role of Traditional Indian Games in Child Development

The ancient Indian society had flourished in the past and it had surpassed the other countries in all fields of discipline. However, colonization and westernization have led to the failure to recognize the priceless treasures originating in India. India is

Awareness

The Psychology Behind Chronotypes 

Not all humans are wired to wake, work, and sleep at the same time. Some of us are early birds, springing from our beds at dawn, while others flourish during the stillness of night. Our biology and psychology ingrain these

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Shopping Addiction

A behavioural addiction, shopping addiction is characterised by excessive purchase as a coping mechanism for unpleasant emotions including anxiety and despair. Similar to other behavioural addictions, an addiction to shopping can become a fixation that causes issues in other aspects