Tag: psychology
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‘We were girls together’: understanding the neurobiology of social bonding
By Masooma Hyder Baig Introduction The phrase ‘we were girls together’ can be roughly traced from a novel titled ‘Sula’ by Toni Morrison. In recent culture, it has been popularised by a viral picture of a memorial bench in Central Park, New York, dedicated to a woman named Judy from her friend Janice. What causes…
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PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF ACADEMIC MOTIVATION
By Shahd Nimir Although natural intelligence plays a huge role in achieving it, motivation is the most contributing factor to academic success. Academic motivation is described as “the causes of behaviors that are in some way related to academic functioning and success”. An individual could be naturally intelligent and have excellent problem-solving skills but their…
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THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND DECISION-MAKING
By Jamie Su From the moment you wake up in the morning, you are faced with a decision. Get out of bed, or hit the snooze button? Decision-making influences every aspect of our lives, playing a role in every part of our day. At its core, decision-making comes from a complex web of cognitive processes,…
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COLOR PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL INFLUENCE
By Savannah Bratty The intriguing science of color psychology explores how different colors affect people’s feelings and actions. There are general patterns in how colors affect human perception and interaction, even though individual responses to colors might vary due to cultural influences and personal preferences. These patterns have broad implications particularly for science. Comprehending the…
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