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The Psychology behind Violent Pretend Play: Monsters, Heroes and Guns

From backyard sword fights’ screams to sober “rescue missions” arranged with action figures, make-believe play is the most universal childhood activity. Make-believe play allows children to access fantasy worlds where they build, rehearse, and experiment with social roles, emotions, moral

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Does Biology Affect Behaviour?

Scientists, philosophers and intellectuals have long been captivated by the complex interplay between biology and behaviour. By delving further into the nuances of the human experience, it becomes increasingly clear that our biological disposition greatly manipulates our behaviour. Contrary to

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Religious Gaslighting: How Spiritual Abuse Manipulates Faith and How Survivors Heal

The email arrived at 2:47 AM. “Your rebellion against church leadership grieves the Holy  Spirit,” it read. “We’re praying God softens your hardened heart.” All because Jessica had asked why the youth pastor, recently fired from his previous position for “boundary

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The Psychology of Donations: Empathy or Hidden Motives?

When we examine society, its evils always stand out. Social evils often overshadow the good and neutrality present in society, causing immense misery worldwide. The abundance of darkness in the world still fails to prevail in its entirety because of

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The Psychology Behind Marginalisation

Marginalisation is not just about separation or lack of power; it is feeling invisible, as if one’s existence doesn’t matter. When a child is denied education or an individual is denied occupation, or even when an entire community is denied

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Mindfulness Myths: What Really Works and What Doesn’t

Let’s now discuss mindfulness. Yes, it’s one of those terms that you hear all the time. After seeing it on your app store and possibly attending a webinar offered by your company, it seems like everyone is now an authority on

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Mindful Consumption: How to Shop Consciously and Avoid Impulse Buying During Sales

In this materialistic world, we often find ourselves buying more than required. This world today thrives on constant marketing and consumerism, because of which we may find ourselves swept up in the thrill of shopping and, more so, in the

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Why Adult Friendships End: Emotional Compatibility and Life Changes

Adult friendships take up the majority of our lives. While they are highly rewarding, they can also be very fragile. Friendships are unlike family ties or romantic relationships, which are bound by obligation and social reinforcement; they exist because of

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Understanding Objective, Semi-Projective, and Projective Tests in Psychology

Psychological testing has its beginnings during the ancient world, particularly the Chinese imperial examination system of circa 2200 B.C., which tested candidates’ knowledge in the areas of governance and law (History of Psychological Testing, 2025). But it was in the

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The Psychology of Social Isolation and Its Impact on Mental Health

We’ve all heard the popular saying, “Humans are social animals”. We, by nature, crave interactions with others. In fact, we are dependent on these interactions for our survival. However, there are a large number of individuals who are unable to enjoy