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The Psychology of Acting

Acting is largely portrayed as a glamorous profession of fame and fortune, but behind the spotlight lies a challenging craft requiring rigour, skill and uncommon psychological abilities. Beyond surface charisma, an actor’s work taps into deeper parts of human cognition

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The Wallach-Kogan Creativity Test

The Wallach-Kogan Creativity Test We are familiar with the concept of psychometric tests and assessments to quantitatively measure psychological phenomena. The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, Weschler’s Adult Intelligence Scale, Thematic Apperception Test, and Big Five Personality Test are some of the

Life Style

What is Planning Fallacy?

A phenomenon known as the planning fallacy occurs when one who estimates the amount of time required to do a task in the future, exhibits optimism bias. The term planning fallacy describes a prediction phenomenon that many people are all

Parenting

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children Postpartum depression (PPD) is sometimes experienced by mothers after the birth of their child. It is common to experience its symptoms in the first year after childbirth. However, some women are more at risk

Awareness

6 Reasons People Make False Accusations and How to Deal with it

Unravelling the Psychology of False Accusations: Understanding the Motives Behind Untruths Making accusations, severe ones that question another person’s innocence or integrity, is generally seen as a condemnable act in society. However, some individuals still knowingly make false allegations and

Education

Social Psychology: The Landscape of Human Interaction

Psychology, as a discipline in itself, delves deep into human behaviour at times of their interaction. So, what exactly does social psychology as a subfield of the discipline focus on? Why do we need an academic pursuit of a distinct

Education

5 Principles of Behavioural Economics

Behavioural Economics – All you need to know Have you ever expected that there exists a discipline that is inspired by both economics and psychology or something that is exactly borne out of them? If you haven’t, then embrace yourself

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IIT-Bombay Establishes A “Recharge Zone” To Reduce Placement Stress and More

For the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) placement season of 2023, early indications appear to be promising. Still, it’s not uncommon to find oneself gazing at an unclear future and feeling stressed throughout placement. As a stress-relieving strategy, the Student

Self Help

Some Mental Health Care Activities for Your Day-To-Day Routine

Taking care of our mental health is a need, especially in today’s fast-paced world. All of us experience stress in our day-to-day routine According to research, the new generation is vulnerable to experiencing different mental health challenges. At times, it

Awareness

What is Decision Fatigue?

Has it ever happened that you’ve been placed with innumerable options and choices? When you’re out at a restaurant and you find it difficult to choose from the plethora of options given on the menu, it’s overwhelming to go over