UPSYs Education makes psychology easy to understand by breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable explanations. Our mission is to make psychological knowledge accessible to everyone, empowering individuals with insights into human behavior and mental well-being.
It has become normal to hear news about suicides, depression, and anxiety. Every day, we see countless posts or videos talking about their mental health struggles. People are becoming more aware of disorders beyond depression and anxiety. Now, more than ever, people are ready to begin their healing journey. According to the World Health Organization
Jean Piaget’s theories are foundational in developmental psychology, shaping our understanding of children’s intellectual growth. At the heart of Piaget’s theory lies the idea that children actively construct their knowledge through interaction with their environment. To Jean Piaget, assimilation and accommodation are two important processes in cognitive development. They help children construct and refine mental
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed the concept of psychosexual stages of development in 1905. These stages are called psychosexual stages because each of them represents the fixation of libido through different activities and areas of the body. During each stage body contains a certain erogenous zone which is the source of libidinal energy.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “Height”? For some it’s thrill and adventure, it’s a challenge for some and for some, it’s a nightmare. What brings a rush of dopamine for some fills the hearts of others with extreme dread. ACROPHOBIA is made from two Greek
Dr. Harry Harlow (1905-1981) was an American psychologist known for his controversial research on rhesus monkeys, exploring the nature of love and social isolation. Born in Iowa and educated at Stanford, he established a primate lab at Wisconsin University. His most famous work, “The Nature of Love,” has greatly influenced child development studies. Despite ethical
Psychophysics, started by Gustav Fechner, is the study of how we sense and perceive physical things. It connects the strength of a physical stimulus to what we experience mentally. Psychophysics focuses on three main questions: 1. What is the smallest stimulus we can detect (stimulus threshold)?2. What is the smallest difference between two stimuli that
When thinking about trauma, there is a tendency to think about the “one incident” that changed everything forever. Trauma, since time immemorial, has been seen as originating from definite, extraordinary and significant traumatic events, which are often sudden and short-lived, for example- war combat, casualties due to natural disasters and catastrophic accidents. This limited view
Cognitive dissonance is the situation that arises due to the conflict between the thoughts, attitudes and behaviour of any individual. These conflicts produce a feeling of psychological and mental discomfort which leads to alteration in either the beliefs and attitudes or the behaviour to reduce comfort and provide stability. History of Cognitive Dissonance Leon Festinger,
Sometimes when we are angry our mind goes blank and all we see is red, by the time we calm down the damage is already done, and our aggressive behaviour cannot be taken back even if we regret it. We often use anger and aggression as interchangeable words but there is a stark difference between
Throughout history, there have been numerous women figures who made substantial contributions to the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, yet they remain mostly unnoticed by the general public. Mary Whiton Calkins (1863-1930) is one such influential figure who defied the norms of her time and went on to make remarkable advancements in the field
