The Motivational Mind: How Goals Shape Behaviour
Understanding the psychology of motivation and goal setting is crucial for achieving personal and professional success. Research...
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Urvee Nikam
Nov 44 min read
The Psychology of Rituals and Superstitions
Rituals and superstitions are deeply ingrained in human cultures worldwide, influencing behavior in subtle and significant ways. From the...
Jiya Kamat
Oct 274 min read
Culinary Psychology: The Mind Eats First
The phrase “the mind eats first” indicates that before we taste food, our minds form perceptions, expectations and opinions based on...
Kary Zhu
Oct 212 min read
Psychology of Global Youth Culture
Youth culture - the societal norms, values and unique behaviour within adolescents. Being linked to the ongoing development of...
Lydia Tan
Oct 172 min read
Is it Healthy to Rationalise Your Feelings?
When faced with a traumatic event, everyone has different ways to react and cope with it. Some people avoid the situation or block out...
Onyiu Wong
Oct 154 min read
The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Adult Mental Health
From the moment of birth, a child establishes a mental framework of opinions regarding the surrounding world, themselves, and others, all...
Yurino Hisamori
Oct 93 min read
The Psychology of Decision Fatigue: Why is Decision-Making So Cumbersome?
Perhaps, just a few seconds ago, you questioned whether you wanted to read this psychology article on decision-making– or a physics...
Jaimie Liu
Oct 55 min read
Nostalgia: A Relief for the Soul in Times of Turmoil
The character Nostalgia in the new Inside Out 2 movie is a delightful embodiment of an abstract emotion. An intense longing and...
Nicole Luk
Oct 14 min read
Ecopsychology and the Human-Nature Relationship
It is often said that spending time in nature will help you feel better. Why so? Even the popular internet slang “touch grass” reflects...
Tyson Athit Drowns
Sep 243 min read
The Effect of Mindfulness In Sports
In today’s rapidly growing era of mental health awareness, mindfulness has become a very hot topic amongst its effects on athletic...
Chuan Lin
Sep 132 min read
Game Theory in Psychology
Game theory, which is a mix of psychology and math, looks into how people make choices. Think about a world where everything depends on...
Yurino Hisamori
Sep 114 min read
A Fraud, A Poser– What is Imposter Syndrome?
First coined in the 1970s by Psychologists Suzanna Imes and Pauline Rose Clance, ‘imposter syndrome’ refers to the psychological...
Onyiu Wong
Aug 303 min read
The Psychology of Synesthesia
Words that taste like lemon sherbet, music that projects a scintillating kaleidoscope of colors, numbers with personalities and vibrant...
Mawada Helal
Aug 263 min read
The Influence of Birth Order on Personality Development
Imagine a family as a theatrical production. Each member plays a unique role in contributing to the overall dynamic. Some are natural...
Lydia Tan
Aug 184 min read
Stress and Cognitive Functioning: Exploring the Effects of Stress on Memory, Attention, and Decision-Making
Unless you have never faced difficulty, each of us has experienced stress in one form or another. Stress is typically associated with a...
Odessa Chan
Aug 163 min read
The Psychological Effects of Loneliness and Isolation
Humans are social beings; evolution dictates that staying and living in groups is beneficial for our survival. Loneliness reminds us of...
Nicole Luk
Aug 123 min read
The Impact of Technology on Mental Well-being
Technology has revolutionized human interaction, communication, work, play, and many other aspects of life in the digital age. Although...
Jaimie Liu
Jul 233 min read
Déjà rêvé - The Puzzling Phenomenon of Reliving Dreamed Moments
You may have already heard of déjà vu, the phenomenon of feeling as if you’ve lived through a present situation before, but have you ever...
Kary Zhu
Jul 53 min read
The Psychology of Body Language: Understanding Nonverbal Communication Cues
Have you ever heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words”? Well, in this case, they do! Your gestures, facial expressions, eye...
Yurino Hisamori
Jun 173 min read
Decoding Narcissism: Unveiling the Role of Parenting Styles in Personality Formation
Narcissism, with its captivating mix of charisma and self-absorption, continues to intrigue psychologists worldwide– understanding the...
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