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John B. Watson’s Personal Scandal and the Fall of Behaviourism’s Public Image

Psychology encountered many challenges throughout the 20th century as it was trying to become accepted as a scientific discipline, and one of those challenges was that of John B. Watson, who had great confidence as a psychologist and wanted to

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Growing Up in Rhythm: Music as a Socialising Agent in Early Childhood Identity Formation

When we think about our childhood, chances are a nostalgic song pops up in our mind even before the memory comes in; it can be a lullaby our mother had hummed, a nursery rhyme or even a silly little song(Music)

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Why Self-Esteem Matters: A Psychological Perspective on Mental Health

Self-esteem is the overall respect and value we have for ourselves. It influences how we think, feel, and relate to others. This is not only confidence and pride, but it is also one of the core components of mental health

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Understanding the Psychology Behind Kindness as a Threat

Kindness is said to be an act that is an integral part of being a human, but some people view this act of generosity as having hidden motives. Evaluating such hidden motives in concern shown by others stems from deep-rooted

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The Neuroscience Behind Doomscrolling: Why Can’t We Stop Scrolling? 

Imagine lying in bed after a long day, intending to relax, phone in hand, scrolling through headlines about disasters, climate change, conflicts and thus the process becomes endless. One story leads to another, and surprisingly, hours have passed. The brain won’t

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Chiraiya: A Psychological Perspective

What if the strictest confinement consists solely of routines, silence, and the term “marriage” rather than physical bars? Chiraiya looks at how discomfort, pressure, and control can be present in a marriage in ways that aren’t always easy to see. The effects

Technology

Mind in the Machine: Exploring Mechanisms of AI-Induced Psychosis

With the ever-growing need for technology, we have arrived in an era where the one accessible solution for all is a smart system, which, even though it is task-specific, sometimes believes it has the potential to be human. With the

Motivation

From Small Towns to Big Cities: The Psychological Impact of Career Chasing

Every year, students step out of academics with big dreams of getting highly paid and reputed jobs, but not all find jobs. Yet, job opportunity scarcity hits everywhere. They are moving to cities in search of survival jobs. Are cities

Education

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

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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