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.
Imagine you’re at the mall and someone attractive approaches you to ask for directions to the bathroom. Suddenly, your brain turns into a never-ending romantic montage. Every song playing in the mall seems to be about the two of you, and you start imagining what your wedding invitations might look like—even though you haven’t exchanged
The protagonist Mehak, in the Indian psychological thriller Phobia, experiences an overwhelming and crippling fear at the mere thought of stepping outside her house. This might feel overly dramatic and fictional for people who are watching. However, this is a reality for millions of people around the world. Phobia sheds light on Agoraphobia, which is
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a pervasive disorder characterized by uncontrollable and recurrent thoughts termed as obsessions along with repetitive behaviours referred to as compulsions to combat anxiety-provoking thoughts. This causes significant distress to the individual who is affected along with disruptions in their occupational and personal lives. OCD impacts 1-3% of the global population and the
Dopamine is a monoamine neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger functioning like a reward center in the brain responsible for motivation and elevation of mood. Dopamine is released when one engages in pleasurable activities like baking cookies, social interactions, sex, or even binge- watching your favorite shows. Runner’s high is depicted by dopamine release related to boost
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a recent therapeutic approach and part of the third wave of cognitive behavioural therapy. While the conceptual basis of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) lies in modifying one’s maladaptive and ineffective belief systems, thoughts and behaviour, ACT focuses on accepting them. How many times have you noticed that you are
Therapy is a process where individuals work together with trained professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health workers to address mental health issues, emotional challenges and life difficulties. It seeks to enhance the mental health and build resilience of individuals. There are various types of therapies the most popular ones include cognitive behavioural therapy
Carol Gilligan wrote in her 1982 book, In a Different Voice, “(Psychology) implicitly adopted the male life as the norm [and] tried to fashion women out of a masculine cloth” She led the feminist revolution in psychology which led the field to recognise and embrace women’s unique psychological configurations. A ‘different voice’ has been omitted
Personality is a foundational and most widely researched concept in human psychology. It shapes how we behave, think and interact. It consists of a unique combination of qualities, cognitive styles, emotional patterns and behavioural tendencies that define who one is. Now, the understanding of human personality is important for many reasons. It promotes self-awareness, improves
All of us are familiar with ‘playing house.’ We have played house ourselves as kids or watched others do so. This seemingly childish game performs various developmental functions. When children play house they create stories about their roles, such as “I am the Dad,” “You are the Mom.” etc. They also imitate their parent’s roles
Imagine for a moment a bustling, interactive classroom where students collaborate, and communicate with one another and their teachers. Such vibrant environments are perfect for learning and growth, far from being merely chaotic; this notion is based on Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Lev Vygotsky, a Soviet psychologist, revolutionized our knowledge of children’s learning and development styles
