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The Psychology Behind “You Become What You Think”

Our thoughts, whether dominated by love, hate or even if it’s a mix of complex emotions, act as the building blocks of our identity. This is not just some philosophical postulation; a plethora of psychological theories and neuroscientific facts back

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How Duolingo Used Psychology to Make Learning Addictive 

In the present day world which is becoming increasingly globalized, acquiring new languages has become an asset both personality-wise and job-wise. The conventional way of acquiring language is often considered boring as well as very time-consuming, not having higher retention

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Understanding The Psychology Behind Crime

Crime has been present since time immemorial, upsetting social establishments and pushing the frontiers of morality. What makes a person commit a crime? Is the act done by choice? Or does something innate in the person cause it? Perhaps a

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Viral LinkedIn Posts by Students Spark Allegations of a Psychology Course Scam

Last week, a LinkedIn post by a 12th-grade Student went viral. In her Post, Yashika Chanana, a 17-year-old, claimed that She was scammed by a Learning Organisation for a Psychology Course. Her posts have since sparked discussions in the Community. 

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The Psychology of Stand-up Comedy

A day without laughter is a day wasted You might have heard of this famous quote by Charlie Chaplin, the legendary comedian. But did you know how important it is for us to burst into peals of laughter now and

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Understanding Dark Psychology and Manipulation Tactics

Dark psychology can be defined as the science of the darker facets of human minds, including manipulation, deception, coercion, and exploitation. It is not a science. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity due to its practical applications. This

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How Does Reverse Psychology Work? 

Reverse psychology generally works in an indirect but effective manner, making an entity lead someone to do almost the opposite of what is wanted by that person. It capitalizes on the subconscious instinct of voluntary movement in a human, often inducing them

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Psychology of Concentration

Concentration is a very critical cognitive skill that helps in productivity, problem-solving, learning, and thinking. According to psychology, concentration can be described as an attentional process that involves focusing on the task at hand and avoiding all distractions. Often we

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How to Develop Critical Thinking in Psychology 

Critical thinking is one of the most significant components of psychology since it allows for argument evaluation and accurate data processing, which leads to reliable conclusions. In today’s society, this vital skill is highly valued; thus, there is a great

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The Psychology Behind Watching Squid Game 

In the survival thriller horror drama Squid Game, desperate individuals play lethal children’s games against each other in the hope of winning an enormous sum of money.  It exposes the extremes of privilege, injustice, and societal power in a captivating