Think of taking a sugar pill and noticing your headache disappear like it had not even existed, or going so far as to feel nauseous simply because you think the pill may harm you. This isn’t a plot twist from a science fiction movie; it’s science, not fiction. Let us step inside the fascinating world
You head to the supermarket to pick up a box of cereal. You don’t have much idea about other brands, but you buy one because it sounds familiar—you’ve seen or heard it on television commercials or in the supermarket aisle previously. Afterwards, while driving home from the store, a song comes up on the radio.
Memory is strange. We suddenly remember random jingles from childhood ads. And then there are times when we meet someone and instantly forget their name. This can be quite perplexing. Why does this happen? What makes some information stick while the rest of it just disappears into the void? Turns out, memory is not just
Questions about what motivates us have fascinated psychologists for decades. Early theories suggested that it is rewards and punishments that drive us to act. Give people money, praise and status, and they’ll work harder. Sounds logical, right? Well, it isn’t necessarily true always. Humans are not programmed to respond only to external forces. Something within us
Lying is as old as the life of man itself. White lies to fat lies, we lie occasionally to rescue others, some to rescue ourselves. But why? And how do we know that other people lie to us? Let us explore the fascinating world of lying and find out the psychological tricks of lying. Why
Remember the sinking feeling of misplacing something valuable or watching a dream opportunity slip away? Loss has a heaviness to it and feels more personal than gain. But why? The answer lies in a cognitive bias known as loss aversion. Understanding Loss Aversion Loss aversion is the psychological phenomenon where the pain of losing feels far
“Is it Monday already?” – the first thought that pops into your head, as you wake up by a blaring alarm clock, reminding you of the heap of responsibilities awaiting ahead. Emails flood your computer, checklists are yet to be ticked off, and the traffic is just another cherry on top. In today’s hustling and
This article offers a practical guide to help you prepare effectively for Psychology entrance exams, covering key topics for undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology entrance exams. Given the vast syllabus for these exams, it is essential to move forward strategically, while maintaining consistency and prioritising your well-being. This article also includes research-backed study techniques that you
Have you ever attended a meeting where some clear blunder was made by an individual, and yet no one chose to speak? Or have you ever attended a party, for instance, where you felt surrounded by an uncomfortable silence that you didn’t want to be the first one to say anything? We notice these things,
There may be days when you find it difficult to manage multiple tasks all at once to the extent that you feel extremely overwhelmed. You might lose track of time while juggling between deadlines, social life and schedules. Such days can make you feel numb about your feelings. Instances like these are nothing but a
