Category: Psychology

  • Sigmund Freud: Biography and Contributions to Psychology

    Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist born on the 6th of May in 1856. Freud is best known for his works in the field of psychology and sociology where he deduced a method which would change the study of psychology. He named the method psychoanalysis, which was a clinically proven method for treating psychopathology through…

  • are you a conformist ?

    Generally, a person who is confined to a particular behaviour or practices is said to be a “Conformist.” A conformist behaves or thinks like the other people in a group and doesn’t do anything unusual. People often are confined for a desire for security within a group of similar age, culture, religion or educational status….

  • What is Propinquity Effect in Social Psychology

    Did you ever experience a strange connection with someone whom you meet often and find them attractive? And sometimes you may not be able to define that relationship. Such physical proximity or an interpersonal attraction is known as “Propinquity”. It can be a physical or mental proximity among people. People with similar ideologies, attitudes, and…

  • What is Hermeneutics Theory and Summary

    Hermeneutics: Sociology also studies the psychology of an individual. Psychology means the science which studies the mental emotions of an individual. It interprets, analyses, study and then modifies, proposes and then accordingly, brings changes in the culture of the society. If psychological aspects of the society are not taken into account before making recommendations of such…

  • Does god really exist ?

    In our childhood, we had curious thoughts like who creates flowers, who pours water inside the coconut, who teaches birds to fly, what causes fish to swim, why can’t humans be like birds or fishes, and much more. The usual answer to such questions was “God does it”. Then the would arise who is God?…

  • Freud’s Stages of Psychosexual Development

    Sigmund Freud, an Austrian psychologist, is considered to be a heavyweight in the world of Psychology. He has propounded various theories, which even though criticized by many, paving the way for path-breaking revolutions in the analysis of mind and behavior. One of the most controversial, yet popular theories, propounded by Freud is his theory of…

  • What is Asperger Syndrome & Meaning

    Asperger Syndrome The modern era has witnessed a dramatic shift in the outlook of people towards the differently-abled. People are making themselves aware and sensitizing themselves to the needs of these special individuals. As their problems get recognition, we are slowly coming face-to-face with the various mental issues plaguing the individuals in our society. It…