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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity is one of humanity’s most defining traits – the insatiable urge to explore, question, and understand the world around us. From a child’s endless ‘why’ questions to scientists probing the depth of the universe, curiosity drives discovery and learning

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Psychology of Novelty: The Appeal of New Experiences

Have you ever wondered why your brain lights up for a spontaneous trip, a new restaurant or a new person in your life? Why does it feel so nice to have something new? It brings a different kind of energy

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9 Psychology Backed Tips for Acing Exams

With the exam season coming, stress is at an all-time high among students. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of material you need to study and revise, say hello to these evidence-based study techniques. Following these can make exam

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What Confirmation Bias Teaches Us About Human Psychology

Confirmation bias is the cognitive tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms previous beliefs, while at the same time ignoring contradictory evidence. In this way, the unconscious process reinforces previously established views, thereby affecting decision-making and influencing perception,

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The Psychology Behind Why We Love a Good Plot Twist

Plot twists have a certain magical quality that keeps readers hooked, moviegoers glued to their seats, and viewers gasping at surprise moments. Whether it is the reveal of Darth Vader in Star Wars or that jaw-dropping ending in Gone Girl,

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Dealing with Psychology: 5 Mental Health Hacks for a Successful Rehabilitation Journey

Did you know that every 1 out of 5 US adults have mental illness? The rate of substance abuse in the US is 48.2 million, which is 16% of the total population. Thus, it shows the increasing mental health issues

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Why we don’t like our Photos? : Self-Perception Psychology

Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and winced, thinking it doesn’t look like how you think you do? If so, you are not alone. Surprisingly enough, many of us do not love pictures of ourselves. From psychological bias

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Beyond Therapy: What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree in Today’s Job Market?

If you’ve ever wondered how far a psychology degree can take you beyond traditional therapy roles, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Psychology degrees open doors to numerous careers in fields you may not immediately consider. Armed with expertise in

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How Playing Video Games Changes Your Brain: know the Psychology behind 

These days, it is impossible to imagine a person below the age of 80 who has never played or even seen a video game. It often begins with a child playing simple mobile games like Candy Crush. Over time, this

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How Multitasking Affects Your Brain: Psychology of Multitasking

Multitasking is doing multiple things at one given time, changing quickly between the two, or doing them in one sequence. Often enough, It can create an illusion of productivity, but sometimes it makes people try to do many things in