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D. Sinha: A Person with Academic Mission and Dynamism

A Tribute to a Pioneer of Modern Psychology Professor Durganand Sinha (1922-1998) studied at both Patna University and Cambridge University. He began his studies in philosophy and then turned to experimental psychology. Throughout his academic career, he demonstrated reflexivity and

Awareness

Indigenisation and Gender Equity in Psychology: Recognizing Diverse Contributions and Voices

Psychology, a field that has been dedicated to the understanding of human mind and behaviour, has been Eurocentric and male dominated. Contributions of male psychologists such as Freud, Jung, Frankl, Maslow are frequently recognized and quoted whereas the significant contributions

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The Psychology Behind Gender Fluidity

Have you ever wondered about your gender? Does it stay the same, or change occasionally? Is there a set way to define yourself, or do we have to stop thinking in black and white? Currently, everyone, especially the young generations is

Relationship

What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Partner’s Friends

Relationships are complex as they not only involve forming romantic feelings for a person but also navigating different social dynamics around them. This process makes the formation of a relationship an arduous process. One of the most common hurdles romantic

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The Psychology Behind Name Changes and Identity 

What do you think is the importance of your name? Is it a representation of your identity, or just a simple word? Many of us have had situations where people, either intentionally or unintentionally, mispronounce our names. That doesn’t feel

Industrial

What Strategies can Employees Use to Cope with Difficult Coworkers? 

In any workplace, encountering difficult coworkers is almost inevitable. Whether it’s a bully, a gossip, or someone whose stress spills into their interactions, these behaviours can have a damaging effect on both the work environment and employee well-being. Navigating such

Education Health

Navigating the Pressures Shaping Youth Mental Health: A Discussion

A discussion with Dr Arvind Otta, a psychologist, and Mayank Mishra, a career counsellor, brings the viewers’ attention to the growing problem of peer pressure among young people in India, in a conversation with Journalist Tabish Hussain from NDTV. In

Education

What is the Pygmalion Effect?

The power of expectation is the greatest power we have. George Bernard Shaw The Pygmalion effect or the Rosenthal effect is the psychological phenomenon wherein higher expectations regarding outcomes lead to better performance. It is named after the Greek mythology

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Addiction is a complicated mental health issue. Getting succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction is never a sign of weakness or even immorality. Some people have certain genetic or personality traits which make them prone to addiction. However, it is

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Understanding The Stigma That Surrounds Mental Health

– A middle-aged woman revealed she hasn’t even told her husband that she has intrusive​​ thoughts that their son will die because he once called her “crazy”. The father of a 19-year-old with Body Dysmorphic Disorder expressed how he feels