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Motivation

The Psychology of Risk-Taking

Risk-taking is the willingness to take a chance and try something new, that may have the possibility of failing or succeeding. Taking chances is one of the ways of learning and advancing one’s skills, as you are gaining experience. It

Self Help

Psychology Behind Emotional Needs

As humans, individuals have some emotions and expectations that direct their everyday behavior. It’s difficult to do the same task with the same intensity every day as our emotional state is not stagnant. Fluctuation in emotions is normal, but when

Positive

The Psychology of Hugs

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUGS Most of us love getting hugs especially bear hugs from our loved ones. But, have you ever given a thought as to what makes them so special and heartwarming? A consensual hug can turn out to

Self Help

The Psychology of Mood Swings

Mood swings are sudden shifts in mood (often described as emotional roller coaster rides) that can range from Different feelings and irritability. Mood swings can make you feel like you are crying more, feeling empty inside, or swinging suddenly from

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Manifestation

Man’s power of choice enables him to think like an angel or a devil, a king or a slave. Whatever he chooses, the mind will create and manifest.   Frederick Bailes Manifestation is never synonymous with optimistic thinking and for that

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Crying: Understanding the Emotional Tears

Humans have a variety of emotions, like joy, sadness, and anger. Crying comes as natural as everything else. When people cry, it’s typically seen as something caused by negativity but, it’s not always the case. There are times when tears

Positive

Psychology Behind Festival Celebration

In every religion and community, people celebrate some festivals. Celebration of such festivals brings a change in our regular routine. Festivals add good memories to our lives. It’s a way to unite people and revive a sense of joy and

News

Professor Miles Hewstone gave a lecture on promoting positive intergroup relations at IIT, Kanpur

On 3rd November 2023, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur hosted a lecture, where British Social Psychologist Miles Hewstone presented a lecture on the topic “Intergroup contact as a tool for promoting positive intergroup

Education

Let’s Talk About the Cognitive Psychology Of Learning And Education

Psychology contains many branches, which deal with different subjects. For example, clinical psychology deals with the disorder a person faces in their life. In the same manner, One branch of psychology that deals with the human mental processes such as

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Silly Mistakes

Humans are called social animals. Which means they can’t live alone or stay in isolation for long time. And as they live with a group of people or in society they are expected to behave in a certain way. Why,