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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

Awareness

Can Psychologists Really Read People’s Minds?

Imagine a colleague arrives at work unusually quiet. They seem distracted, speak less than usual, and avoid eye contact. Someone might immediately think, “Are you worried about something?” or “You seem anxious. Would you like to talk about it?” But how

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Extraversion: Are We Born Outgoing or Made That Way?

Imagine the difference between two babies in a nursery of a hospital: while the first one reacts positively to every smile, the second avoids any contact and feels at ease only in a quiet environment. What made these differences occur

Social

The Psychology of Power and Dominance: How They Shape Human Behaviour

Suppose you enter a company meeting and there is one person who is the CEO and another who is a recently hired employee. Even before either of them speaks, the atmosphere is already different. The employee will probably be closely

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When Social Media Becomes Judge and Jury

With the widespread use of the internet, anything can go viral within minutes. Earlier, the general public would need to wait for the next morning’s newspaper or television reports to learn about the events happening across the globe. Today, the scenario has

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Understanding Transactional Analysis: The Psychology of Everyday Communication

She was finishing her sentence when she froze, screaming, “You never listen to anything I say!” Her son blinked, surprised by the way she sounded, rather than what she had said. That kid’s mother sounded exactly like his grandpa, thirty

Relationship

Complaint vs. Criticism: The Key to Healthier Relationship Conflict

The person with whom you never had disagreements is most likely not someone very close to you. In all close relationships, individuals are bound to experience differences in opinions. The most loving partners can argue over forgotten chores, decisions, or

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The Myth of Kitty Genovese: How a Flawed Newspaper Story Shaped the Bystander Effect

Will you help or simply watch? Imagine you hear screams in the distance from your own home, in the dead of the night, calling out for help. Do you rush out to help them or call the police, or just

Relationship

“Who Do You Love More?” Why Comparison Complicates Relationships

Individuals who are in a relationship often ask one another difficult questions. That is part of getting to know your partner to establish a relationship. What do you like? What do you think of this or that?  But there can

Health

Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Knowing the Difference

Have you ever experienced sudden racing of your heart or tightening in your chest in the middle of your everyday life, like working, exercising or sometimes while resting on your sofa? Often, such experiences make us worried and question ourselves