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How We “Read Minds”: Implicit and Explicit Theory of Mind Explained

When people learn that you hold degrees in psychology, their first question is often, “So … can you read minds?” This inquiry is sometimes made in jest, yet also stems from a sense of curiosity surrounding the field of psychology due to

Health

Fear of Separation: An Anxiety Disorder

When I first started going to pre- primary school, I saw my friends, including me, also crying so much before entering the classroom, hugging their parents tightly with a feeling of fear and did not want to come inside the

Health Relationship

The Psychology of Emotional Granularity: Why Naming Your Feelings Changes Everything

As adults, we do not necessarily have the same amount of common ground. In addition to sharing interests or agreeing upon a preference, having an emotional connection and mutual understanding has become more important than ever before. When forming a friendship, we

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 Psychology Student Syndrome and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review

Academic training in the field of psychology often creates a perception among psychology students that they are emotionally intelligent or psychologically resilient. However, recent research and classroom experiences indicated that these students are indeed vulnerable to unique emotional and cognition-related

Relationship

Micro-Resentments in Long-Term Relationships: The Hidden Cause of Emotional Distance

Take the example of a couple that has been living together in the same house. They have never had anything dramatic, a betrayal, a crisis, or a defining argument. But one of the partners is experiencing unspoken but nagging dissatisfaction.

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The Changing Landscape of Mental Health Policy in India: A Comprehensive Analysis

Why Mental Health in India Matters Now More Than Ever? India is the largest democracy, yet for decades, mental health has been silenced. With a population of over 1.3 billion, the mental health and well-being of citizens are essential building

Awareness

​Psychological Dependence on Algorithms: Who Is in Control—You or the Algorithm?

​The modern human experience is mediated more and more by a set of invisible hands: the algorithm. Whether it is the choice of a romantic partner, the music played during a morning commute, or the political “truth” consumed at dinner,

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Psychological Costs of Restricting Reproductive Autonomy in Adolescents

In their teenage years, teenagers are making choices in life as they attempt to find out who they are and their life direction by the age of sixteen. Reproductive life choices are not within their control for most young teenage

Education

Why Jean Piaget Studied His Own Children: Origins, Insights, and Limits

It was in the winter of 1925 when a Swiss scientist by the name of Jean Piaget embarked on an experiment that would forever revolutionise human psychology. His laboratory was not the sterile room with the equipment, but the nursery