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Therapy

Therapist’s Genuineness

Research indicates that, the greater the degree of caring, prizing, accepting, and valuing the client, in a non-possessive way, the greater the chance that therapy will be successful (Corey, 1986). Psychology, during the formative years of education talks about the

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

Parenting

Happy Parenting

Our children are like seeds, seeds with life waiting to express itself. They only need the right environment, not a manual to grow to their full potential. But what if the environment turns toxic, the water is too much, the

Health

Over-Exercising and Mental Health

Exercising is often commended for the benefits it gives to both the body and the mind. It helps to maintain a healthy weight as well as lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. In addition, it improves mood and increases

Positive

The Journey of Moving Beyond People Pleasing

Everyone wants to feel noticed and loved by people because, as humans, we constantly crave attention. As it is said, man is a social animal. But this attitude of being noticed and craving for attention often makes you a people

Industrial Technology

The Psychological Effects of Automation: Job security and Mental Health 

Have you ever felt inadequate or less valuable in your workspace, especially with the increasing presence of automation? Have you found yourself thinking that you need to improve or adapt to keep up with the machines? As automation comes to

Education

Loss Aversion: Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good? 

What a pleasure it would be to find 2000 rupee note on the street! Imagine now that you have lost 2000 rupee from your wallet. If that same amount were found, the remorse and frustration would probably outweigh the happiness.

Awareness

Anxiety and Apathy Affect Decision Making in Opposite Ways 

Making decisions in the face of uncertainty is an essential aspect of daily living. According to a study from the University of Minnesota Medical School, indifference and anxiety result in essentially different ways of making decisions. These results offer important information

Technology

Can Brain-Boosting Gadgets Actually Improve Mental Performance? 

Have you ever lost your car’s parking location or forgotten a coworker’s name? What person wouldn’t want a basic app to improve their mental acuity in our ever-tougher world? The appeal of “brain training” games and applications that promise to improve processing

Life Style

The Psychology of Panic Buying During Global Crises 

Global crises impact people in various ways, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. In the beginning, we all went through a period of uncertainty. That uncertainty affects each person differently, and each adopts various strategies to adapt to