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Relationship

Why People Avoid Difficult Conversations

Communication is the nuts and bolts of keeping relationships in good health, be they personal, professional, or social. However, not all conversations are easy. Some subjects are awkward, charged with emotion, or provoke the prospect of conflict, and so they

Awareness

Psychological Impact and Resilience After the Pahalgam Terror Attack 

On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, shook the nation. Armed terrorists opened fire on tourists, resulting in 26 fatalities and injuring over 20 others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group

Research

How Emotional Distractions Impact Sustained Attention and Memory

Esterman et al. recently published a study in Behaviour Research Methods. The study examined how emotional background images affect sustained attention and memory. In this work, they introduced the emotional gradual onset continuous performance task (emogradCPT) to measure these effects.

Industrial

Supervision Models: What Works for Different Levels of Experience?

Effective supervision is fundamental to professional growth and development, regardless of the profession. Within healthcare, education, social work, and counselling, and even in the business area, good-quality supervision means good skill acquisition, job satisfaction, ethical practice, and career advancement. It

Research

Early Menopause and Risk of Cognitive Decline 

Every woman faces the natural checkpoint of menopause in their life. This milestone usually occurs around the age of 45 to 55. However, for some women, menopause occurs much earlier than usual. This has been associated with many different physical and

Education

Why Piaget’s Stages Still Matter: A Modern Reassessment 

Ever wondered why a child thinks a taller glass contains more juice, even when they saw you pour it from a shorter one? Or why do they think the moon is following them on a midnight stroll? These endearing moments

Education

Ellis vs. Beck: Comparing the Philosophical Foundations of REBT and CBT 

Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck are among the most influential figures in modern psychotherapy. Ellis’s Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Beck’s Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) have helped shape the way mental health professionals understand and treat psychological distress. This

Awareness

Freud’s Secret Society: Political Power and the Foundations of Psychoanalysis

Sigmund Freud is often regarded as a pioneer in the field of psychology, especially in the treatment of mental disorders. He is an Austrian neurologist who was established in Vienna and became one of the most popular figures in psychology.

Parenting

Why Children Copy Adults: The Psychology of Imitation 

As the early stages of learning commence, from toddlerhood to adolescence, imitation has been the primary learning technique for the development of speech, understanding reactions to external stimuli, and emotional responses to situations. As the development and evolution of human

Social Technology

Psychology behind Echo Chambers

Everyone has been discussing “echo chambers” quite a bit recently, particularly due to how much media and communication have shifted with technology. However, the concept of individuals isolating themselves with similar opinions is not new; it has occurred for decades