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Awareness

When Expectations Become Reality: Exploring the Pygmalion Effect

Expectations are defined as a beliefs system which is future- centred in nature and acts as a driving tool for progression in our society. Philosophers such as Maarten Maartensz (2005) describe expectations as being personal and based on our life

Education News

NIMHANS M.Phil Clinical Psychology Admission 2025-26

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) offers well recognized two years full time M.Phil in psychology which is RCI approved. It offers a full-fledged training with regards to the psychological testing diagnosis and treatment of the mental

Technology

‘Tik Toking’ Clock: Short-Form Videos and their Negative Impacts on Executive Functioning

Short-form videos such as TikToks, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have been spreading across their respective social media platforms and others like wildfire. Short-form videos are usually around 60 seconds or less. These videos are efficient and engaging forms of

Industrial

Corporate Psychopathy: The Dark Triad Traits in Business Leaders 

In a high-stakes commercial environment where competition, power, and profits set the rules, certain executives succeed not only due to their intelligence and strategic thinking but also because of their ability to balance charm and dishonesty. The psychological construct known as

Social Technology

Algorithmic Addiction: Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling

What are the different social media platforms you use? How often do you use them? Do you monitor the amount of time spent on social media? Nowadays, social media become part of our daily lives. The world of likes, comments,

News

NIMHANS Announces Walk-in Selection for Research Investigator Position

Bengaluru, 11 February 2025 – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), has called for a walk-in selection for the post of Research Investigator on an open-ended contract basis. This recruitment is for a funded project by the intramural

Motivation

What are the reasons we don’t succeed and how to overcome them?

Success is a personalized and relative experience, rather than an objective or fixed standard we hope to attain. Each of us would define success based on our values, priorities and experiences. Personal, financial, social, spiritual, academic, and professional are some

Awareness Positive

5 tips to develop body Positivity

Body positivity is the belief that everyone deserves a good body image, regardless of how society and popular culture define ideal shape, size, and appearance. It entails liking your body and feeling good about its appearance. Why focus on Body

Education

Do you want to be a HERO?

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of capital? It would probably be in the lines of businesses, organizations and governments, right? But, does the term psychological capital ring a bell?  What is psychological

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How to Overcome Procrastination: Tips for Students

Many students are familiar with the phenomenon of procrastination and its negative consequences. They delay tasks even though they know that doing so might result in bad grades and low GPA scores. Some students blame themselves for not being able