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Uncategorized Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder Story: Sonata’s Troubles at Work

Sonata, a middle-aged woman, had major issues whenever it was her time to present at work. However, this presentation was important as this time it was to be given specifically to a team hired by a potential investor to get the know-how of Sonata’s firm. Sonata was a hardworking woman. She was always a little […]

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Psychological Interventions Psychological Tips

How to Get Over the Loss of a Loved One

There is often no psychological state that is more painful than experiencing the death of a loved one.  It could be a parent, who nourished you throughout your life. It could be a family member, a sibling, a cousin, a grandparent who you had great memories with. But they are no longer in this world. […]

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Dark Personality Psychology

An Introduction to Narcissism

Imagine a world in which you are the main character. Now imagine a desire of others being responsible for fulfilling your wishes. You understand that you have to work towards them. However, your desire to be ‘great’ is as pervasive as your desire to be told that you are great. Narcissism is a controversial personality […]

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Psychological Storybook Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Story: Narcissus’s Problems at Work

Narcissus was a young, 24 year old man. He had just begun work at an online start up as a marketing specialist after he passed the interview with flying colors. He considered himself to be the best financial adviser and had hopes of achieving a lot in his career. At work, his performance was generally […]

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Dark Personality Psychology

An Introduction to Psychopathy

Psychopathy is a fascinating personality characteristic. It has interested both popular and scientific inquiry. It has also inspired fictional characterizations as in Hannibal Lecter and Dexter. On the other hand, psychopathy has been a well-researched area of psychology and psychiatry. Recently, psychopathy has received significant attention as a personality trait of the Dark Tetrad. The […]

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Brain Health Cognitive Psychology Psychiatric Disorders

Basic Psychological Techniques to Control Social Anxiety

Social events are supposed to be fun. Going out with your friends, going on a date with your partner or even going to weddings can be exciting. Research has also shown that people who are high in sociability tend to have better health outcomes. However, not all people find social interactions to be fulfilling. While […]

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Commentary Psychoanalysis

What is the Patriarchy? A Psychological Analysis of Gender Norms

It is no secret that women’s representation in many fields has increased since the early-to-middle 20th century. Moreover, female-oriented laws to protect women’s rights have also increased. However, it seems as if the patriarchal attitudes of society still persist. Women are still underrepresented in the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) fields. Moreover, many […]

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Personality Psychology

The Big Five Personality Traits: A Complete Overview of the OCEAN Model

The Big Five Personality Traits model is one of the most widely used frameworks in modern personality psychology for understanding human behavior. You may have come across terms like the Big Five Personality Test or OCEAN model, but these are all based on the same underlying scientific framework. The model describes personality across five broad […]

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Uncategorized Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis: Understanding Doomscrolling Through Trait Theory

The internet and our digital devices continue to expand their functions. One product of this expansion is the concept of ‘doomscrolling.’ In early 2020, the word “doomscrolling” was used to describe a trend on digital media that became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic and social withdrawal (Barabak, 2020). According to Slaughter (2020), doomscrolling is […]

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Dark Personality Psychology

An Introduction to Machiavellianism

Dark personality psychology is a fascinating subject, and its late resurgence is partly due to the popularization of Machiavellianism. People want to know why morally ambiguous people behave the way they do; they want to know why (and, often, how) some people are able to manipulate others, and what makes these questionable characters seem magnetic, […]