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The Psychology of Perfectionism: Growing Up in the Shadow of Expectations 

Perfectionism has been touted as an indicator of discipline, ambition and high standards. Most educational and cultural systems are characterised by giving positive reinforcements to children who aim at perfection and excellence. This positive framing nonetheless hides the psychological costs

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Why We Judge People by Their Looks: Evolutionary Psychology Explained

Riya was about to enter the classroom on the first day of college. She stepped on the shoe of a man who was about to exit the class. The man was well dressed and held 2 books in their hand.

Awareness

The Psychology of Memes: Why Relatable Humour Strengthens Social Bonds

Nidhi was getting anxious about her exams when her phone pinged with a message from a classmate on the group chat. It was a meme about exam preparations that somehow made her chuckle, instantly easing her tension and letting her

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The Influence of Psychology on Student Engagement and Research Productivity

Not just being smart or disciplined is what makes students sit down, open a book, and do a lot of studying for school. Mindset is also very important. From their motivation to how well they study, psychology affects how students

Crime Education

Intersection of Law and Psychology: How Both Advocates for  Humanity

The legal system is a system of rules and institutions, but it is also a deeply psychological environment, where people’s perceptions, judgments and interactions matter just as much as any written law. Recent studies in legal psychology have shown that

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The Psychology of Our Bonds with Animated Characters

Many of us have felt a deep feeling of sadness when our favourite animated characters struggle, or felt excited when they succeed. It is surprising how a digital character can cause such emotions. This happens because we tend to put

Awareness

The Psychology of Influence: How Podcasts Can Misguide Listeners 

Consider listening to a podcast while doing household chores or driving your car on the way to the office. A guest invited on the podcast speaks confidently that a particular habit “changed  their life.” You believe in what the guest

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Fear of Failure and the Psychology of Cheating: Understanding the Shame Loop

The cheating is often seen as a moral failure, a choice made by individuals lacking integrity. Yet beneath the surface, there is pressure to meet expectations. The phenomenon known as the “shame loop” explains how these emotions create a self-reinforcing

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Mob Theory: The Psychology Behind the Behaviour of a Huge Crowd

Mob theory explores why people act differently in a crowd than they would alone.  Understanding this fascinating psychology helps uncover why large groups behave the way they do… How Anonymity Changes Crowd Behaviour Being part of a large crowd can

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The Psychology Behind Eve-Teasing

Mitai was not allowed to go out for Dev Deepawali, her most-awaited festival. Why? Because it would be at night with too many boys around, and she wouldn’t be safe there. What if she faces eve-teasing? But is it really