November 7, 2024
New Delhi, India
Learning Social

Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory

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

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Politics Social

Conflict Theory: Analyzing Struggles Over Resources and Power

Imagine a workplace where the marketing and sales departments clash over resources. The marketing team feels underfunded compared to sales, causing resentment and poor collaboration. Why do these conflicts arise, and what do they reveal about human behaviour and social structures? This scenario touches on the essence of conflict theory: a framework that suggests societal

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Social

Social Facilitation Theory

Social Facilitation Theory, also called the Audience Effect suggests that the presence of other people while any individual is performing any task, can facilitate in increasing the performance of the individual. A psychological notion known as “social facilitation” refers to the tendency for someone’s performance on a task to increase when others are around.  History

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Cognitive Social

Cognitive Dissonance Theory By Leon Festinger

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,

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History Social

Mary Whiton Calkins: Life and Contributions

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

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