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The Psychology of Place Attachment: Why Old Campuses Still Feel Like Home

Ever wondered why going back to your old colleges and school campuses feels like stepping into a book filled with chapters of your memories? The feeling of walking inside those same classrooms where you once bonded with friends, laughed during

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Evolution of Psychology as a Profession- A Timeline

Psychology has come a long way to become an established subject of science since its foundation in philosophy. An overview of this timeline demonstrates some of the most important events which have reconstructed psychology into the diverse science we know

Social

Peer Connections and the Psychology of Belonging in Youth

When an adolescent steps into school, they are faced with maths, science, history, literature, and more, which aim to help them navigate the rest of their academic and career-based endeavours. However, this curriculum doesn’t prepare them to navigate the tempestuous

Health

Geropsychology in India: Addressing Cognitive Decline, Loneliness, and Ageism 

India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, where the elderly population is also expanding drastically. When an individual reaches old age, they face various new challenges both physically and mentally. Many of these difficulties include memory problems,

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Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

Education

Psychology Behind Effective Learning  

Ever wonder why some lessons click, and others fly right over your head? It’s not magic; it’s the psychology of learning. Getting a handle on how we learn isn’t just for teachers; it’s vital for anyone who wants to absorb information

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The Psychology Behind Why People Love Qawwali

Qawwali is beyond just music; it is an emotional and spiritual experience that touches people in a deeply personal way. It is rooted in Sufi traditions and combines poetry, rhythm, melody, and trance-like repetition, bringing listeners to a state of

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Writing to Grow: How Journaling Helps Psychology Interns Understand Themselves

Becoming a psychologist isn’t just about passing exams or learning how to help people – it’s also about getting to know yourself on a deeper level. For psychology interns, this part of the journey can feel intense. They face real

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Instant Gratification

In today’s world, where everything is just a tap away—be it same-day delivery or nonstop streaming—our craving for quick satisfaction is stronger than ever. We want things, and we want them now! But this isn’t just a modern habit—it’s deeply

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Trapped in Social Comparison?: The Psychology Behind Luxury Consumption

Social Comparison Theory, developed by Leon Festinger, expresses that people have an inherent drive to evaluate themselves by comparing themselves with others. Social comparison theory has three main types that serve self-evaluation and self-improvement motives. The three types are:  Conventionally,