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Diathesis Stress Model: From Predisposition to Psychological Disorder 

Psychological research has given much attention to factors that affect mental health conditions. However, over the years, various psychological models have been used to explain psychological disorders, which include the biological model (Schwartz & Corcoran, 2010), psychodynamic model (Strieker & Gold, 1988), cognitive-behavioural model (Hofmann, 2014), and the humanistic-existential model (Frankl, 2024). In addition to these, the

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The Role of Post-Marital Counseling

Often regarded as the peak of love and commitment, marriage is celebrated with much joy and high aspirations. Still, the post-wedding trip or post-marital life presents difficulties. In adapting to shared responsibilities, varied family dynamics, job demands, intimacy problems, or maybe evolving personal objectives have become important sources of stress, misunderstanding, and unhappiness. In such

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When Words Fail, Play Speaks: Understanding the Power of Play Therapy

While sometimes emotions are subtle or overwhelming, children do not always know how to put them into words. Just as adults sometimes need to talk through their problems, sometimes it works for children to express themselves in the language they know best: play. Play therapy uses a structured and theoretically based approach through the medium

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Early Childhood Adversity and Brain Development: A Neurodevelopmental Perspective

Early childhood is indeed the very beginning in human development; it is a formative period when experiences not only shape behaviour but also the structuring and functioning of the brain. From the prenatal period into early childhood stages of development, the brain has been undergoing accelerated rapid growth, making it highly susceptible to environmental factors, either

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What is Psychology?

Psychology is the examination of the intellect and actions. Historically, psychology belonged to philosophy and arose from it. Picture a busy street, where people giggle, debate, or simply scroll through their phones. Why do they behave like this? Why do a few individuals appear to be cheerful, whereas others battle with uneasiness or discouragement? Psychology

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Children Development

Understanding Parenting Styles

One of the most complex yet rewarding roles a person can take on is that of parenting. A delicate balance of nurturing, guiding, disciplining, and empowering, the appropriate parenting style can help children become healthy and capable adults. Good parenting takes time and effort. It is not just the quantity of time parents spend with children

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Health Psychology

The Gut-Brain Axis: Biopsychological Pathways Between Diet and Mental Health

For a few decades now, the gut-brain connection has been an exciting topic of research in biopsychology and nutritional psychiatry. At one time, these two systems might have been approached as separate entities, but now it is known that the gastrointestinal tract forms a communication pathway with the central nervous system in a bidirectional fashion.

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The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex in Executive Functioning 

We make hundreds of decisions every day. Some are minor, like choosing what to eat for lunch, and others are more complex, like resolving a disagreement or planning next week’s schedule. We shift from one task to another, stay focused through interruptions, hold information in mind while working through a problem, and stop ourselves from

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Understanding Behavioural Concerns in Educational Settings

A prevalent concern among parents, educators, and psychologists is behavioural problems in school-age children. The child’s academic life, relationships with classmates, and overall well-being are typically impacted by these behaviours, which can range from defiance, hyperactivity, anxiety, and violence. A psychoeducational perspective integrates psychological theories and educational techniques to provide a comprehensive approach to understanding

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Common Pitfalls in Conceptual Questions How to Avoid Surface-Level Understanding in Psychology Exams
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Common Pitfalls in Conceptual Questions: How to Avoid Surface-Level Understanding in Psychology Exams

The study of psychology gains a great deal from both scientific research and humanistic comprehension. Psychology assessments can be especially challenging for pupils, especially when it comes to conceptual problems. Conceptual questions need more critical thinking, knowledge synthesis, and in-depth analysis than fact-based or rote questions. Nevertheless, many students make the error of simply having

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