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Motivation

The Psychology of Determination

American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines determination as a mental attitude characterized by a strong commitment to achieving a specific goal despite hardships. Determination is mostly considered a feeling or an emotional state however psychologists associate it with terms

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The Psychology Behind Boredom

Well, it’s easy to say “I’m bored” but defining the state is like walking on thin ice. Boredom means a feeling of being unengaged in reality i.e. when the current activity or environment lacks engagement or purpose to a person,

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The Psychology of Human Betterment

Amidst all the hassles of life, we keep striving to become better versions of ourselves. This propensity for betterment acts as a driving force for us to seek greater things constantly. Human betterment is an endless pursuit. Since the dawn

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The training in Clinical Psychology in India needs a complete restructuring: Uday Sinha, IHBAS

In a recent LinkedIn post, Uday K Sinha, an Additional Professor at IHBAS recently mentioned a comprehensive reform of clinical psychology training programs in India. Sinha’s proposal targets various aspects, including academic levels, content, methodologies, and admission and exit mechanisms.

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Trends in Psychology: Exploring Modern Developments and Directions

The vast field of psychology, which examines many facets of human thought and behavior, is always being explored and evolving. The currents of psychological research change along with the landscapes of society; they embrace contemporary advancements and forge exciting new

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The Psychology Behind Arguments

Argument skills have been in existence since humans started thinking and reasoning. However, formal study about argumentation occurred only after early philosophers started examining our tendency as humans to argue and reason. In recent years, there has been an increase

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The Psychology of Alienation

Do you remember a friend you were once close to suddenly stopped talking to you? Or did a neighbour you used to talk to every morning while going to school, suddenly stop coming out on his/her balcony to say good

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The psychology behind Prosocial Behavior

Prosocial actions are those that have the intention of assisting others. Concern about the rights, feelings, as well as welfare of others characterizes these acts. Prosocial behavior encompasses a wide range of actions, such as sharing, cooperating, comforting, and helping.

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The Psychology of Behaviour

Have you ever wondered why you do the things that you do? Or why do other people behave the way they behave? The field of psychology tries to answer questions like these by studying the mind and behaviour. This article

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Psychology behind Traumatic Events

Recently, Japan faced a severe earthquake and it had an impact on the environment, animals, and people. This natural calamity has left a long-lasting effect on individual mental well-being as they lose their homes and livelihoods. As a result, this