Search Results for : positive psychology
Awareness

Why we root to Villains: The Psychology behind our fascination with Anti-Heroes 

How do we identify a hero or villain in a movie? There is a very thin line. We use a scale of morality, if a fictional character does things good by following the morals they’re heroes. If someone does good

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Choosing a Psychology Degree for a Career in Forensics: Understanding its role in behavioral analysis and forensic psychology

Behavior analysis is an attractive scientific field that changes understanding, prediction and behavior through solid research and evidence-based methods. A major part of this discipline is applied behavioral analysis (ABA), which employs structured techniques and reinforcement strategies to effectively shape

Positive

Reframing Negative Thoughts for a Positive Life

Anyone can think negatively when they have very difficult problems to face, but there is a fundamental question: Why do you see this problem as so difficult? Why do you choose to see these situations in this way? You could

Entertain Positive

Finding Beauty in Sorrow: The Psychology of Why We Enjoy Sad Things

Do you sometimes pick movies like Past Lives, La La Land, and 500 Days of Summer over fairytale-coded romance movies? Do you listen to melancholic songs like “Heartbreak Anniversary” or “Moral of the Story” even when you’re not sad? Have

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Why Horror Movies Can Be Therapeutic: The Psychology of Fear and Release

Do you like horror movies? Which is the last horror movie you watched? How was the experience? Some of you maybe very afraid of horror movies and avoid them. Others may take it as a challenge and watch them. Despite

Social

Psychology of Being the Black Sheep in the Family/Friends

You might have seen characters such as Wednesday Addams from “Wednesday” and Eric Forman from “That 70s’ Show,” who tend to differ from their existing social groups. They’re smart, clever, and funny in their ways, so they stand out. These

Life Style

The Psychology of Panic Buying During Global Crises 

Global crises impact people in various ways, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. In the beginning, we all went through a period of uncertainty. That uncertainty affects each person differently, and each adopts various strategies to adapt to

Positive

Why is it so hard to be Positive?

Did you ever find yourself wondering about someone who insulted you or what went wrong at your job? Or maybe thinking about the problems that you keep on facing in your life? Just general negative thoughts popping up in your

Motivation

The Psychology of ‘Revenge Success’

Have you ever thought about revenge and spite as paths to success? We often hear that success should be driven by passion, ambition, or personal growth. But what about spite? That burning desire to prove someone wrong or rise above

Awareness

Five Pillars of Resilience, According to Psychology  

Life is not always easy for you. It involves a lot of ups and downs. Still, many pass through them strongly. What helps you to overcome them? That is called resilience – the ability to regain your mental health after