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Relationship

Is Emotional Intimacy Key to a Lasting Relationship?

We all know how communication is a key in relationships but what do we know about emotional intimacy? Is it the same? Emotional intimacy plays a distinct but equally important role as communication does in a relationship. Emotional intimacy is

Awareness

Foot-In-The-Door: The Psychology Behind Starting Small for Bigger Gains

When you were a kid, how did you convince your parents to have a sleepover party or to buy you a phone or bicycle? How did you request it? Did it work out? Here’s one interesting technique to get your

Awareness Health

The Psychology of Sadism

Are you familiar with Shahrukh Khan’s well-known line, “I love you, K-K-K-Kiran”? Beyond his typical portrayal of the lover boy, his film gave many of us chills. Let’s attempt to comprehend his actions from a psychological perspective. His character enjoys

Awareness

The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma: More Than Just Cosmic Justice

“What goes around comes around”- this oft-repeated wisdom captures humanity’s persistent belief in cosmic justice. Karma, the ancient Indian concept that our actions create corresponding effects, runs far deeper than simple retribution. It represents a sophisticated understanding of causality, consciousness

Awareness Social

Why Halloween May Be Scarier for People with These 10 Phobias

Trick or treat! The Halloween season is all about kids, spooky costumes, fun-filled parties, laughter, and lots of candies. But there are plenty of fears associated with the Halloween season. Let’s explore the top 10 Halloween-related phobias now! Read More:

Life Style

10 Subtle Traits of Greedy People that You Should Know, According to Psychology

The word ‘greed’ has a different meaning for everyone. For some, greed might be the driving force that motivates you to do better, while for some greed is immoral, wrong, and comes at the expense of other people’s needs and

Awareness Education

How Does Cognitive Appraisal Influence Our Emotional Responses and Behavior?

The term “cognitive appraisal” refers to the subjective interpretation of the stimuli. Each individual has their interpretation leading to unique emotional responses. Cognitive appraisal can be done unconsciously or even consciously. The James-Lange suggests that cognitive appraisal may occur unconsciously,

Education

The Role of Women in the Early History of Psychology

In my psychology class, I noticed that women outnumbered men. Most of my professors were women as well. When I used to go to the clinic for therapy sessions, the names on the board were mostly of women rather than

News

Psychology Behind Digital Arrests and CyberCrime, According to Experts

Cyber fraud has become a serious issue in India, affecting both individuals and organisations. Many people have lost crores of rupees, and the emotional impact on the individual is often severe. NDTV’s ‘Hum Log’ recently invited Psychologist Dr Arvind Otta

Awareness

Psychology of Abandonment

Before you shrug and say “That’s not me”, hold on. Abandonment issues may sound heavy and dramatic. But the truth is it is more common than we think. The fear of being left behind, of losing someone we love, or