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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

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

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

Awareness

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

Parenting

Before “No” Becomes a Word: The Childhood Roots of Consent

Eight-year-old Anaya had been at her grandparents for a family reunion. Before going home, her parents told her to kiss all the older people relatives-even though she seemed clearly uncomfortable and softly stated she didn’t want to. She was told,

Education

Viktor Frankl: His Life and Contributions

We all have our own identity. However, imagine you wake up one day, and your family,  home, profession, and freedom have all been taken away. Your name has been replaced with a number. You don’t know if you will even

Awareness Education

Most Controversial Debates in Modern Psychology 

As an example, consider two children born and raised in the same home environment. The children attend the same school, receive the same opportunities, and live with the same parents. Despite all of this, one develops anxiety, and another is immune to