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Psychology Behind Candy Crush Addiction

Picture this: you’re stuck on Level 247 of Candy Crush Saga. You’ve lost your fifth life,  you’re almost there, you feel victory is one swipe away, and yet, again, you’re out of lives. You just need one more life. Then…

Awareness

The Psychology Behind Addiction

Addiction is largely unlike any other condition. As well as being a disease of the mind and body, it’s shrouded in unhealthy moral and societal attitudes. There are different types of addiction. Those linked to substance abuse (i.e. alcohol and

Parenting

Psychology of Sibling Rivalry: Why We Compete and Compare

That Jaipur afternoon is etched in Priya’s bones like a lost tune. Nine years old, bare feet warm on sun-soaked tiles, Arjun—only six and already luminous—spoke the Sanskrit shloka she’d carefully sketched for months. Their grandmother’s wrinkled face brightened up

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The Psychology Behind India’s Cricket Obsession

The word “cricket” is described as “an outdoor game played on a large grass field with ball, bats, and two wickets, between teams of eleven players, the object of the game being to score more runs than the opposition”, according to

Education

Humanistic and Existential Psychology: Foundations, Philosophies, and Contributions

Humanistic and existential psychology started to emerge in the mid-20th century as required counter-movement to the limitations of behaviourism and psychoanalysis. While psychoanalysis centred on unconscious motivation and behaviourism on observable behaviour and environmental factors, Humanistic and existential paradigms placed

Awareness

The Psychology Behind Labelling and Stigma

Mental health diagnosis involves asking patients about their symptoms, the frequency of these symptoms, typical behaviours, intensity, and then conducting a psychological evaluation. The diagnostic process may give mixed outcomes; some may get a clear understanding of their mental health,

Parenting

The Psychology of Parenting: Balancing Rewards and Mental Health Challenges

Parenting is rewarding, but can also be very stressful. In a social construct, individuals often keep the stressful aspect of parenting in the shadows and focus on the reward, creating a half-spoken reality of the parenting experience. Surveys show parents

Education

5 Best Places to Do a 240‑Hour Psychology Internship

A 240-hour internship in psychology is a crucial phase in one’s academic and career development. With well-known credentials, government and private institutions offer extensive clinical, research, and community exposure. Online or in-person, private internships through Utsaah Psychological Services provide flexible,

Education

How Can You Determine the Right Fit for Your Psychology Internship?

If you’re in psychology, beginning to consider internships, you’re likely wondering: “Where do I even start?” There are numerous areas of psychology—clinical, counselling, organisational, forensic, sports, and several others, so it’s easy to become confused. But selecting the ideal internship

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Peacebuilding Through Psychology: Understanding Peace from Within

Peace is not just a verbal promise; it is something that can be felt within. We can even sense others’ inner peace through their energy or eyes. But in today’s restless world, where material gain dominates social, political, and ecological