Psychology

It encompasses societal pressures, environmental and other internal factors, feelings, and thoughts. Because we are constantly exposed to the work of psychologists in our daily lives, we all have a general understanding of what psychology is and what psychologists do in several ways. Psychologists operate in forensic domains and give counselling and treatment to those […]

Indigenous psychology is an intellectual movement practiced across the world. It is based on several factors, including a reaction against several practices done according to western psychology. Non-western people worldwide also practice indigenous psychology to develop indigenous solutions to their everyday problems. In addition to that, indigenous psychology is also gaining popularity because non-western societies

According to the American Psychological Association, hypnosis is a technique in which a professional makes suggestions and provides instructions to individuals to focus their minds. Despite being a controversial topic, most professionals now believe that it is an extremely powerful and effective therapeutic technique with a wide range of applications in the field of medical

Humans, like other animal species, have a predictable life cycle that includes several stages of development, each with its own set of morphological, physiological, and behavioural characteristics. Prenatal life, childhood, adolescence, and maturity are the stages (including old age). Human development, often known as developmental psychology, is a branch of psychology that aims to describe

Federick Herzberg, an American Psychologist, proposed the Two Factor Theory after conducting a study that included 200 employees from nine different companies. The theory states that two factors or needs must be fulfilled to motivate the employees to perform better. These factors are independent of each other and thus affect behaviours differently. Herzberg’s theory is

Happiness disposition is a psychological mindset that contains exhilaration, content and achievement. Although happiness has several definitions. However, it is  mostly associated with constructive thoughts  and fulfilment. Therefore, when discussing happiness in life, there are high chances a person is talking about the feelings he is getting when explaining the jovial event. As per psychologists,

In psychology, there are many theories, among which Intelligence is one of them. Theories of Intelligence have been developed by various factors which analyse the structure of Intelligence. Among different intelligence theories, we will be discussing two notable theories developed by J.P. Guilford and Philip E. Vernon. Both of them have evolved their theories about

The glass ceiling effect is a concerning issue in society and mostly in urban work culture. Despite extreme urbanisation and modernisation in our society and also diverse promotion in the work culture, somehow, women, certain groups of people, or specific sex or races are still in the minority, especially in higher positions or in decision-making

Gathering individuals with similar backgrounds or experiences to have an in-depth conversation about a particular subject is the goal of a focus group discussion. You might think of it as a kind of qualitative research, in which you inquire about people’s thoughts and opinions.  Participants in a focus group discussion (FGD) are encouraged to engage

Whenever we think about intelligence, we think about the accumulation of facts. It allows individuals to learn new things. Psychologists use a variety of ways in which they gain and utilise information. Intelligence is the ability following which an individual can acquire and utilise skills regularly. Several definitions describe it, including gaining knowledge about different