Category: Psychology
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Understanding Psychology: The Basics for Beginners
What is psychology in simple words? “Does that mean you can read minds?”, “Can you tell me what I’m thinking right now?”, “Okay, so I should be careful around you.” These are some of the cliched statements one has heard upon mentioning the discipline of Psychology. Psychology is not about reading minds; it’s not a…
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10 Best Psychology Books for Students
What is the best book to learn psychology? Here are the 10 Best Psychology Books for Students Psychology is an interesting but dynamic discipline. Although it is relatively young, it encompasses a plethora of literature. There are comprehensive books to introduce you to various sub-fields of psychology. There are psychology books that deal with specific…
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10 Famous Psychologists and Their Contributions
Psychology as a field tries to understand how the ‘mind’ works. Over the years, many psychologists have given various theories to understand this unknown realm better. In the true spirit of Sigmund Freud, my selection process for the 10 most famous psychologists lacks any scientific method. These are just some of the most interesting theories…
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Socioemotional Selectivity Theory: Explained with Examples
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory developed by Laura Carstensen, professor of psychology at Stanford University. The theory shows the socio-emotional impact of perceived future life span on human goals and motivations. The theory is important in the field because there has been a lot of research on the psyche of toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults but…