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Nature vs Nurture

“Nature vs. nurture” refers to the argument of how much “nature” and “Nurture” have an impact on an individual’s traits. “Nurture” is more commonly used to describe upbringing or life events, whereas “nature” refers to intrinsic biological qualities, namely genetics.

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Psychology Behind Avoidant Personality

Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) represents a profound and complex mental health condition characterized by intense social inhibition, deep-seated feelings of inadequacy, and an acute sensitivity to negative evaluation. This disorder transcends mere shyness; it embodies a fundamental fear of rejection

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Reciprocal Determinism in Psychology

Reciprocal determinism is a foundational concept in the field of psychology proposed by influential social cognitive theorist Albert Bandura. The theory states that there is never a one-way causality to human behaviour. Instead, behaviour emerges as an interactive product shaped

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What is Tic disorder, and how it is connected with tourette syndrome?

Tic disorder, as described in Diagnostics and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) is a motor disorder, which comes under the category of neurodevelopmental disorders. Tic disorder is categorized by the presence of tics that occur in isolation, irrespective of

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What Is Feminist Psychology?

Feminist psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the injustice and inequalities faced by females. As conventional theories have been inclined closer to men and women’s studies, views have been marginalized. The feminist movement and liberation emerged in

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Psychology Meets Public Policy: Crafting a Better Tomorrow

Psychology and public policy, huh….? Seems like an unlikely and interesting interface of two disciplines, right? When a layman comes across such an intersection, their minds would certainly be baffled at the idea of having a psychologist dictating terms or

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Trauma Due to Childhood Sexual Abuse

Unfortunately, we see many of these cases every day when we look at the newspaper or TV channels. Childhood sexual abuse is a cancer to our society. It is one of the most offensive crimes one can commit in this

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The Psychology of Delusions

A belief that is obviously false and denotes an anomaly in the affected person’s mental content is called a delusion. The person’s intelligence level or cultural or religious background do not explain the false belief. The degree to which the

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Psychopathology: Definition, History, And Types

‘Psychopathology’ is a term used to address the abnormalities in the cognition, behavior, and experiences of individuals in terms of social norms. This term is used to describe the study of the nature of mental illnesses. This study includes many

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Conduct Disorder: Signs and Diagnosis

Children and teenagers with conduct disorder (CD) suffer from a mental health illness marked by a persistent pattern of aggressive behaviours and acts that are detrimental to other people’s well-being. Rules and social conventions are also frequently broken by kids