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Crime

Morbid curiosity 

Many of us are curious about dark things like death, and gore and enjoy true crime documentaries and horror films. This curiosity is categorised as a morbid curiosity. Humans have developed a certain fascination regarding dark topics, especially after the 19th

Awareness

How to Help Someone with Addiction

Addiction can have a serious negative effect on your relationships, general quality of life, and health. It can be categorized as a disease; a chronic condition that doesn’t escalate because of ‘lack of willpower’ or lack of self-control, but due

Education

Understanding Compensation Theory

Until high school, we had to study many subjects ranging from English to computer science. Many remember dreading Maths class, while some remember sleeping during history classes. We all had subjects we were good or weak at. Even the class

Positive

The Role and Impact of Reinforcement Schedules in Shaping Behaviour

Remember when teachers gave you remarks for good handwriting in school? You used to put great effort into it, and those remarks always motivated and energized you. This is what we call reinforcement in psychology. In our usual day-to-day tasks,

News

The Rise of Flesh-eating Bacteria in Japan Causing Death within 2 days

Japan has experienced a concerning rise in cases of a rare but lethal bacterial infection affecting human tissue, following the relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) by flesh-eating bacteria, a deadly illness, can cause death

Awareness

“Boys will be Boys!!”: Understanding Young Male Syndrome 

Have you ever seen a group of young men speeding down the highway with their bikes as if they were invincible? Or saw a small argument at a party or club escalate into a full-blown fistfight? Both these situations are

Positive Self Help

Psychology Behind Attitude

When somebody asks about likes or dislikes, a person has, they most likely present with the opinion they carry about that particular object or an event. They may phrase themselves as, “in my belief”, “according to me”, “in my opinion”

Awareness

Why does no one seem to care about climate change?

The alarming rise in temperatures leading to intense heat waves highlights the urgent need to address climate change. However, general apathy persists due to several factors. The complexity and global nature of climate change can be overwhelming, particularly for populations

News

Hay Festival 2024: Authors Signified DayDreaming Important for Cognitive Development 

Hay Festival 2024 is around the corner with authors around the world collectively gathering for emphasis on reading and thinking. Lauren Child, one of the authors describes how daydreaming helps with anxious feelings. DayDreaming is a word we have heard

News

English Rugby player and Motor Neurone Disease Fundraiser passed away

British Rugby giant Rob Burrow died on 2 June 2024 at the age of 41, after around 5 year-long battle against Motor Neurone Disease. What is Motor Neuron Diseases? Motor neuron diseases (MND) is an umbrella term used for diseases