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79 Education Systems Ban Smartphones in Classrooms

At least 79 educational institutions around the world have banned the use of smartphones in classrooms due to the growing concerns regarding their effects on students’ learning and privacy. There is no explicit legislation or policy regarding smartphone usage in

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Prolonged Incarceration Harms Mental Health, Says Bombay HC While Granting Bail

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to an accused who had spent more than nine years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, citing the adverse effects on those incarcerated for a prolonged period. The court pointed out

Research

Positive self-talk from approach motivation boosts resilience

Self talk is a cognitive process with which we evaluate, converse and monitor our actions. Our self evaluative statements is a cognitive skill that likely affects how we bounce back from stressful situations. During stressful situations, 60-70% of participants engage

Self Help

10 Signs Your Inner Child Needs Healing

Our inner child encompasses our childhood thoughts, feelings, affairs, and experiences. These are believed to shape our belief systems, behaviors, and emotional responses as conscious adults. When our inner child has been traumatized, or neglected, or when needs remain unfulfilled,

Awareness Self Help

Should You Share Your Secret? The Psychological Impact of Keeping Things Hidden

May I share a secret with you? You might not want to answer “yes” the next time the question is posed to you. According to social psychologist Michael Slepian, PhD, an associate professor of leadership and ethics at Columbia Business

Education Parenting

Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura

Social Learning Theory was developed by Albert Bandura (1977), and its doctrine states that people learn by the observation, imitation, and modeling of others. Learning is influenced by attention, motivation, emotions, and attitudes. This theory shows how mental processes such

Awareness

Using Social Psychology Principles to Gain Compliance in Rehabilitation

Maya Chandra, a 70-year-old female is recovering from a broken hip, Benita, her Physical Therapist is expressing frustration at the lack of progress she is making in therapy. “Ms Chandra is often refusing to go or participate. She often states

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Understanding the duality of “Obsession beats Talent” through the movie “Whiplash” and the series “The Bear”

The connotation of “Obsession beats Talent” represents a strenuous blend of natural ability, the nature of human potential, and striving to succeed. The protagonists of the movie “Whiplash” and the series “The Bear” navigate their journey of compulsive drive and

Education

Psychology behind Conformity and Obedience

Do you think everyone in a group has the same ideologies and interests? If not, how do they follow the same interests of the group? Do you often agree with your boss or other authority figures? Maybe not. But still,

Awareness

Mona Lisa and the Male Gaze: A Case Study in Objectification  

Objectification and commodification of women has been a trend throughout human history. For centuries, society has treated women like limited-edition collectibles—prized for their beauty, their caregiving skills, and their ability to keep the family tree growing. But let’s be real: