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Category: Psychology

  • Understanding Police Brutality: Custodial Deaths of Jayaraj and Fenix

    A democratic society is comprised of three primary forms of power the legislature, the system that creates the laws which are passed by elected members of the parliament, the executive, the system that ensures the implementation of the laws approved by the legislature and the judiciary, the system that decides consequences for those who disobey…

  • Understanding Psychology: The Basics for Beginners

    What is psychology in simple words? “Does that mean you can read minds?”, “Can you tell me what I’m thinking right now?”, “Okay, so I should be careful around you.” These are some of the cliched statements one has heard upon mentioning the discipline of Psychology. Psychology is not about reading minds; it’s not a…

  • 10 Best Psychology Books for Students

    What is the best book to learn psychology? Here are the 10 Best Psychology Books for Students Psychology is an interesting but dynamic discipline. Although it is relatively young, it encompasses a plethora of literature. There are comprehensive books to introduce you to various sub-fields of psychology. There are psychology books that deal with specific…

  • 10 Famous Psychologists and Their Contributions

    Psychology as a field tries to understand how the ‘mind’ works. Over the years, many psychologists have given various theories to understand this unknown realm better. In the true spirit of Sigmund Freud, my selection process for the 10 most famous psychologists lacks any scientific method. These are just some of the most interesting theories…

  • Why do we want to share everything on social media?

    How many times on average do you check your social media accounts like Facebook? How many times do you come online to check a new update from your favourite celebrity or lifestyle role model? The exact number might be surprising for you. Isn’t it? In this era when we are surrounded by smartphone new technologies…

  • Socioemotional Selectivity Theory: Explained with Examples

    Socioemotional Selectivity Theory developed by Laura Carstensen, professor of psychology at Stanford University. The theory shows the socio-emotional impact of perceived future life span on human goals and motivations. The theory is important in the field because there has been a lot of research on the psyche of toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults but…

  • What is Personality – Definition, Meaning, Types of Personality, Factors

    “Personality” always directs the mind, towards the physical appearance of an individual. Here we are talking about something which covers not only physical but also mental and psychological aspects, something which presents you in front of the community and society. The judgment of an individual, by society, is based on its personality, so it is…