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Awareness Relationship

The Art of Manipulation: How People Influence Our Decisions

Have you ever found yourself agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, wondering how you were persuaded? Maybe a family member makes you feel terrible until you apologise for something that wasn’t entirely your fault. Maybe a friend gives

Education

Myers-Briggs vs. Big Five: Which Model Has Stronger Evidence? 

During the interview, when applying for a new job, joining a workshop, or even while scrolling through social media, “What’s your MBTI type?” can become an unavoidable question. As people respond with acronyms like INTP (Introversion-Intuition-Thinking-Perceiving), ENFP (Extraversion-Intuition-Feeling-Perceiving), and ISFJ

Research

Alzheimer’s Combination Therapy Targeting Amyloid and Tau Proteins

Alzheimer’s disease accounts for the greatest share of dementia cases and affects the memory, thinking abilities, and independence of millions of older individuals all around the globe. Currently, it is known that there are two proteins in the brain, amyloid

Social

Living with Alexithymia: Beyond “I Don’t Know How I Feel”  

We have occasionally been asked about our feelings and the emotions we are going through. Even if our response isn’t totally truthful, the majority of us have a ready response. Consider how frequently someone asks, “How are you?” and you

Awareness

Oxytocin: The Complex Science of the “Love Hormone”

Only a few molecules in neuroscience have a career path as strange as the hormone oxytocin. From products for couples to people on dating apps, this hormone has seen it all. Its reputation as the love hormone has obscured its

Social

Ashis Nandy and the Psychology of Colonialism

How does it feel for someone’s identity to be consistently and indefinitely shamed for their culture? What happens to the mind when you are brought up in a system that gives you rewards for thinking as your coloniser and punishes

Relationship

Communication Gaps in In-Law Relationships: A Psychological Perspective

The relationship with in-laws is usually complex and is shaped by societal demands, hierarchies of the family, and emotional vulnerabilities. Although these links could provide support and belonging, they are equally susceptible to misunderstandings. In the dynamics of in-laws, one

Awareness

Is Modern Psychiatry Keeping Us Sick? Exploring the Debate

Today, mental health awareness has widely increased. People are taking care of their mental well-being. Anxiety, depression, and emotional distress are topics of daily conversation. Yet, at the same time, psychiatry, i.e., the branch of medicine dedicated to treating mental disorders, has

Education

The Role of Sexuality Education in Reducing Child Vulnerability

Assume a seven-year-old who has suddenly started withdrawing himself/ herself after a neighbour insists on giving “special hugs” to the child and urging them to keep the interactions a secret. The child is uncomfortable, yet struggles to understand why, as

Awareness

Most Important Skills Every Psychology Student Should Develop

Psychology is a complex subject. Often termed the “science of behaviour,” memorising theories is not enough to excel in this subject. It is important to be able to communicate, observe, and interpret situations. While psychology has different career options, every