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What is Abnormal psychology? Meaning, history, and Theoretical perspectives

The study of psychopathology and abnormal conduct, or the thought, emotion, and behavior patterns that may indicate a mental health issue, is known as abnormal psychology. The phrase encompasses a wide range of problems, including personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),

Education

Forensic Psychology vs Criminal Psychology

“Oh, hey, you’re pursuing psychology, right? That means you must be able to read minds!” Awkward silence takes over, “Umm, not really”. Despite popular myths and misconceptions, psychology is a scientific field that deals with the study of an individual’s

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What is Attribute bias? Let’s know about its theories and types

We often want to know why a person behaves in a certain way as they do. Is it because of personality factors or due to some external factors? Attribution is defined as the process through which we seek information and

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Psychology of Touch

For most of us, the first nurturing touch we experience is when a mother holds her baby in her arms. A mother’s gentle touch communicates a sense of safety and comfort to the newborn. This early skin-to-skin contact stimulates neural

Education

Self Concept: Definition, Factors and Elements

Our understanding of who we are, comprising all our ideas and emotions regarding our physical, psychological, and social selves, is known as our self-concept. Self-concept also encompasses our perception of our unique qualities, capacities, and behaviours. Early infancy and adolescence are

Health

Common Nightmares and Its Impact on Mental Health

Nightmares are a disturbing dream which awakens you from your sleep and even causes anxiety and fear which may make it difficult to fall asleep again. It is associated with negative feelings which might persist even the following day. They

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The Effects of Body Shaming

Have you ever stopped to question, ‘Why I am entertaining other people’s messages’? What is it about the human psyche that causes us to feel a need to appease others? Are we conditioned to be a passive society? Do we

Self Help

Importance of Friendships and Their Impact on Mental Health

“The importance of a good friend is entirely unmatchable” Look around yourselves and see the people you surround yourself with. What impact have they had or not had in your lives? People with high-quality friendships are likely to think of

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Psychology Behind Blushing

Blushing is a common but poorly understood phenomenon that raises several mysteries. Although it is a noticeable alteration to our most defining characteristic, it can happen when we least expect it to and may even call attention to our actions.

Awareness Education

The Importance of Guidance and Counselling in Adolescents Life

Guidance and counselling in the modern age have become escalated needs because of the multiplicity of problems that the individual faces in important domains of life. The term guidance and counselling are used interchangeably. Guidance is a broader term which