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Awareness

Foot-In-The-Door: The Psychology Behind Starting Small for Bigger Gains

When you were a kid, how did you convince your parents to have a sleepover party or to buy you a phone or bicycle? How did you request it? Did it work out? Here’s one interesting technique to get your

Relationship

Can Two Introverts be in Love? 

The statement “introverts prefer to be alone”, often leads to the common misconception that introverts avoid relationships. However, craving solitude does not equate to isolation. For introverts, the choice to be alone is often about self-reflection and inner peace, factors

Education

The Approach Of Cognitive Psychology And Its Role In Mental Health

Cognitive Psychology is a branch of psychology that studies and focuses on internal mental processes, how everything works inside our brain, like how we think, memorize, and perceive the world, how we pay attention to particular things and ignore the

Education

Relative Deprivation Theory

Relative deprivation theory is in the psychological and sociological area of study. It examines the feeling of deprivation a person experiences if they believe they are deprived in comparison with others, yet the same person may be considered relatively well-off

Health

The Long-Term Effects of Untreated Mental Illness

Mental illness is a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting millions. Though many receive some form of treatment, an even larger number fail to get the care they need. The effects of untreated mental illness can be very significant and

Life Style

Why Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Are the Ancient Guide to Mental Clarity We Need Today

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are the ancient yogic road map to enlightened living and a calm mind. Even though these teachings date back thousands of years, they are still incredibly applicable to psychology today, particularly when it comes to comprehending the

Awareness

The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma: More Than Just Cosmic Justice

“What goes around comes around”- this oft-repeated wisdom captures humanity’s persistent belief in cosmic justice. Karma, the ancient Indian concept that our actions create corresponding effects, runs far deeper than simple retribution. It represents a sophisticated understanding of causality, consciousness

Relationship

How Withholding Affection Can Ruin Your Relationship

Affection is the pulse of intimate relationships. It is the silent language that builds trust, deepens connection and keeps partners feeling loved. However, when one partner begins withholding affection—consciously or subconsciously—the dynamic can shift from warmth to chill, leaving one

Awareness Education

How Does Cognitive Appraisal Influence Our Emotional Responses and Behavior?

The term “cognitive appraisal” refers to the subjective interpretation of the stimuli. Each individual has their interpretation leading to unique emotional responses. Cognitive appraisal can be done unconsciously or even consciously. The James-Lange suggests that cognitive appraisal may occur unconsciously,

Awareness Education

Exploring Self-Concept, Authenticity, and Self-Esteem in Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic Psychology focuses on studying the individual as a whole being. It is widely known as the third force in psychology. This perspective views the behaviour through the individual exhibiting it, instead of just observing their behaviour from the spectator’s point