December 3, 2024
New Delhi, India
Learning

Social Comparison Theory

From a very young age, we are often compared to people of our age group in various areas. These people could be our siblings, friends, or cousins. It is a universal experience. Their achievements have always been compared to ours and vice versa. This is a fundamental human tendency. We seek validation by constantly assessing

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Cognitive

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice developed by Marsha Linehan as a therapeutic intervention formerly for borderline personality disorder. Research studies portray that the dialectical behaviour approach is effective post 8 sessions of administration, each session lasting one hour approximately. This approach revolves around four key concepts namely. Concepts in DBT Core Mindfulness:

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Health

Generalised Anxiety Disorder 

Anxiety is a natural and vital part of human life, rooted in our evolutionary history as a survival mechanism. It helps us recognize potential dangers and prepares us to act with caution and vigilance. In moderation, anxiety can be beneficial—short-term or acute anxiety is often a healthy reaction to stress. For example, anxiety before a job interview,

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Editor's Pick Neurotransmitters

Understanding Dopamine: From Reward Pathways to Neurological Disorders

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

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Clinical

Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques, Applications, and Limitations

Developing psychological illnesses and suffering because of it has become a widely accepted reality in the world today. As a consequence of technological advancement, dilution of taboos related to psychological disorders, and understanding of human behaviour in the broader context, individuals are becoming aware day by day about the different disorders and are stepping forward

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Health Psychology

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: A Comprehensive Overview

According to the report by World Health Organization approximately 40 million people throughout the world are living with bipolar disorder.  Bipolar disorder which was earlier known as manic depressive illness or manic depression is a mental disorder that causes abnormal, extreme mood shifts, and changes in energy levels and concentration within a person.  Due to

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Health Personality

Imposter Syndrome: Types, Causes, Coping

“I often feel that whatever things I have achieved till now were not because I worked for them or put effort into them. My peers and professors think I am an intellectual, smart and hard-working person because my results say so but they don’t know that I have not put any effort into my achievements

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Development School

Harry Harlow’s Pit of Despair: Depression in Monkeys and Men

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

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