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Positive Self Help

Why Fresh Starts Hold Such Powerful Appeal, According to Psychology

Fresh starts attract us. They are a promise of renewal, a promise of change, and a pathway to self-improvement. They could be at the start of a new year, on your birthday, or even at the start of the week, yet

Industrial

The Psychology of Debating 

Assume that you’re in the midst of a heated discussion, trying to convince your friends why your favourite place deserves more recognition. Such engagement is more or less just a casual banter, an example of debating. Debating is the fundamental

Education

The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion in which one deduces very broad generalizations based on a single incident or very little evidence. For example, a student failing one examination can conclude, “I always fail at everything.” Generalizing can be considered a

Industrial Life Style

The Connection Between Public Relations  and Psychology 

In the arena of a world led by digital technologies and social influence, authenticity stands as a fundamental tool of effective public relations (PR). A prominent example of this is the legendary Indian cricket player MS Dhoni’s approach to PR,

Awareness Self Help

10 Signs That You Are A Perfectionist, According to Psychology

Perfectionism is often viewed as something that is overwhelming or something that needs to be changed. While this may be true to some extent, perfectionism can also be a gift. It can be described as a personality trait that motivates

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Why Is Psychology Important in Shaping the Academic Curriculum?

Psychology is not only an integral part of the educational curriculum as a subject but also a fundamental part of its design. Not every college student studies Psychology as their major. However, they all experienced the principles and approaches of

Awareness

The Four States of Consciousness in Hinduism and Its Relevance to Psychology

For thousands of years, the exploration of consciousness has been a central pursuit, forming the foundation of both Hindu philosophy and the modern science of psychology. One of the prime texts of Hinduism is the Mandukya Upanishad. It expounds the

Awareness Education

What Decolonising Psychology Teaches About Cultural Sensitivity

We are well aware of the state of mental health and its level of awareness in India, but we rarely pause to understand why this might be the case. Sure, we observe the reluctance of the general population to accept

Awareness

Projection as a Defense Mechanism in Psychology

Can you think of a moment when a person accused you of doing something you never actually did, yet it feels as if he or she is indeed the real culprit for the said act? Or would you relate to

Life Style

The Psychology of Thirst Traps: Why People Seek Attention Online

Social media has changed how people present themselves to the world ever since it came into the picture, and thirst traps are among the many phenomena this technology has produced. It has also become one of the most relevant ways