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Mob Theory: The Psychology Behind the Behaviour of a Huge Crowd

Mob theory explores why people act differently in a crowd than they would alone.  Understanding this fascinating psychology helps uncover why large groups behave the way they do… How Anonymity Changes Crowd Behaviour Being part of a large crowd can

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The Psychology Behind Eve-Teasing

Mitai was not allowed to go out for Dev Deepawali, her most-awaited festival. Why? Because it would be at night with too many boys around, and she wouldn’t be safe there. What if she faces eve-teasing? But is it really

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Anger vs Aggression: Understanding the Psychology Behind Emotional Reactions

Almost all of us have experienced anger at some point in time, whether it’s due to a traffic jam, a betrayal, or something much trivial. Anger is a very natural emotion. However, our approaches to dealing with it can vary

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Can Music Improve Concentration? The Psychology and Science Behind It

The concept that listening to music might boost productivity and cognitive performance is not new. One may recall the “Mozart Effect,” based on a 1993 study that found that listening to Mozart before completing the “spatial-temporal reasoning” component enhanced performance.

Parenting

The Psychology of Parentification: The Hidden Cost of Growing Up Too Soon

Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence, play and carefree exploration. Yet for many children, this reality is far from true. Often, children have to become adults way before their time and have to assume responsibilities that exceed

Technology

The Dark Psychology behind How Online Predators Target the Most Vulnerable

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. – Martin Luther King Jr. There is something profoundly confusing and strange about

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Why People Speak Loudly: The Psychology Behind a Loud Voice

Imagine you are outside in public, say a bus stop, when you suddenly hear a person’s voice drowning out all others. It is bold, loud, and booming over others. Despite them not using disrespectful words or tone, you might start

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The Psychology Behind Surprise Gifts

Have you ever received a surprise gift from anyone when you least expected it? For many of us,  the answer is ‘Yes’. How did we feel when we first received a surprise gift? Happy, excited, smiling, right? These are not

Relationship

The Psychology Behind Mood Swings in Romantic Relationships

Riya is confused about her partner. One moment they are affectionate and happy, the other moment they are completely distant. Was it because something happened? Did she say something she wasn’t supposed to? Or is she just thinking too much

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Psychology Explains Hypervigilance vs Presence: Are You Alert but Mentally Absent?

Riya, a young nurse, stays awake in her bed at 3:00 am, while everyone sleeps. She’s off duty to work, but her brain is not taking a rest. Every beep she hears from her phone makes her heart jump. She