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Crime

The Psychology of Hoaxes and Con Artists: Why Do People Fall for Scams? 

Nowadays, people receiving unknown calls claiming they are calling from their bank and asking for account details is a common occurrence. Unfortunately, Many people fall for it and lose their money. You may also see different online media showing some

Social Technology

From Pixels to Possibilities: Why do we play games?

Ever wondered what makes people tap their screens repeatedly and glued to their screens, during commute or when they are bored? It is most probably the games they have been playing! Gaming has become an ubiquitous part of our contemporary

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A Career Rooted in Human Behavior

Psychology is a field that provides deep insight into human behavior, mental processes, and emotional well-being. As our understanding of mental health continues to evolve, professionals with expertise in psychology play an essential role in shaping societal well-being. A psychology

Entertain

6 Psychological Experiment Films That Challenge Human Behavior

Psychology helps to understand the coordination between the mind and body and how it impacts our lives in various forms. Studies persist in trying to understand psychology deeper. As it can be mysterious and unpredictable, the interest ignites. Certain movies

Research

Perceiving Societal Pressure To Be Happy Is Linked To Poor Well-Being, Especially In Happy Nations

Societies value happiness and want their members to enjoy it. While this commitment from society sounds admirable, placing too much emphasis on positivity (as opposed to negativity) could lead to an unachievable emotional norm that paradoxically jeopardizes personal well-being. The

Technology

‘Tik Toking’ Clock: Short-Form Videos and their Negative Impacts on Executive Functioning

Short-form videos such as TikToks, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have been spreading across their respective social media platforms and others like wildfire. Short-form videos are usually around 60 seconds or less. These videos are efficient and engaging forms of

Technology

Psychological Impact of Deepfake Technology on Trust and Perception 

How often have you seen celebrities dancing to the trending audio online? How frequently have you laughed at the parody versions with audios that mimic the movie scenes? Wonder, what makes the AI-generated content so refined that it appears like

Self Help

The IKEA Effect: Why We Value What We Create

Have you ever wondered what makes the name “IKEA” so unique? Or have you ever come across the term “IKEA Effect”? Chances are, probably not! But guess what? The very store where you shop for furniture is the reason behind

Parenting

Helicopter V/S Free Range Parenting:  Psychological Effect On Child Development  

The style of parenting has a huge influence on emotional, social, and psychological development. It plays a role in forming self-confidence, successful decision-making abilities, and coping skills in their lives. Among the many parenting styles, helicopter parenting and free range parenting stand

Awareness

The Secret of Worrying

Everyone is familiar with the song by Bob Marley, “Don’t worry be happy” one of the best to hum whenever you are disturbed. However, even those who are familiar do not seem to go deep into the words to understand