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Major Types of Self-Harm
Self-harm refers to hurting oneself purposely but without wishing to die. There could be multiple reasons why individuals indulge in self-harm. According to the empirical evidence, self-harm is a complicated issue for many teens and young adults, but they see it as a required pain. Such individuals are found to engage in self-harm because, for…
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An Introduction to Gender as a Psychological Construct
Written by Najwa Bashir Multiple times in our lives, we have come across situations where we are asked about our gender. Whether it is when filling out any form for applying for a job post, applying to create an account in a bank, or taking admission to a university or elsewhere, there is always a…
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Major Depressive Disorder – Diagnostic Criteria, Features, and Prevalence
Written by Najwa Bashir Major depression disorder (MDD) is a complicated and common mental illness. According to the sources, in 2008, the WHO ranked MDD as the third most common cause of disease in the world, and they predict that it will be the most common cause of disease by 2030. Mood problems that don’t…
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10 Movies and Series on Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder You Should Watch
Written by Najwa Bashir Are you looking for movies or series on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to enhance your learning about the disorder or any other purpose? Well, if that is the case, look no more! This blog mentions the best movies and series on ADHD. Read through it and make notes! Finding Nemo Who…
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9 Movies on Dyslexia You Should Add to Your Watch-List
Dyslexia is a form of learning disorder that is characterized by experiencing difficulty in reading and spelling fluently and accurately. It can be difficult to understand its symptoms and the lived experiences of individuals with dyslexia by just reading about it but not anymore! Many movies and documentaries addressing psychiatric disorders have been made to…
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The Big 5 Personality Traits in Psychology
Written by Najwa Bashir You might have seen or heard about The Big 5 Personality Inventory or Tests when reading about personality types, but what is it actually? Well, these tests or inventories are based on The Big 5 Personality Traits, grounded in the Trait Theory in personality psychology. Too much to digest? Let me…
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Diagnostic Features of Dyscalculia
Written by Najwa Bashir Dyscalculia Two of the most common learning disorders are dyslexia and dysgraphia. One is dyscalculia, characterized by having trouble with math (Ahuja et al., 2021). Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that makes it hard to understand and use numbers. This can affect students’ mathematics education and well-being (Asalisa & Meiliasari, 2023).…
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Diagnostic Features of Dyslexia
Written by Najwa Bashir Dyslexia Individuals with dyslexia face trouble learning to read out loud and spell. According to the DSM5, dyslexia is a type of neurological disease. Neurodevelopmental diseases are genetic conditions that last a lifetime and show symptoms early in life. Research on dyslexia was based for a long time on the idea…
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10 Movies & Shows on Autism You Should Watch
Written By Najwa Bashir Whether you are a psychology student looking for movies and shows to understand the diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or someone just interested in enhancing your knowledge about this psychiatric disorder, add the following 10 movies and shows on autism to your watch list! Each of these movies and…
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Is Riley’s Anxiety Justified? – Analysis of the Movie “Inside Out 2”
Written by Najwa Bashir Recently an animated movie named “Inside Out 2” came out and it is all over the internet. From Instagram posts and reels to google YouTube and Google, people are talking about it everywhere. The kids laughed at the intense scenes of the movie But the adults are seen to be crying…