PsychologusCognitive psychology is a branch of psychology which deals with our ability to think, plan and make decisions intelligently. This ability is what differentiates intelligence among the many species found in the animal kingdom. In this section, you’ll find explanations of different concepts of our cognition. Whether it is intelligence, the origins of our beliefs or distinct patterns of thinking, we cover it all here in this section.
So, enjoy some food for thought!
Have you ever noticed how a single thought can completely change your mood? Imagine making a mistake at work and immediately thinking, “I’m terrible at my job.” Within moments, you may feel anxious, discouraged, or even hopeless. You might avoid taking on new responsibilities. Or you could perhaps withdraw from colleagues. Some individuals could also […]
Sometimes, our mind might lie to us about what is actually happening. Cognitive distortions are habitual thinking errors that lead us to interpret situations in overly negative, exaggerated, or unrealistic ways. The concept was popularized by the psychiatrist and cognitive psychologist, Aaron T. Beck, whose work laid the foundation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (check out […]
In today’s fast-paced world, success is no longer measured by IQ alone. While technical skills and knowledge are valuable, research consistently shows that people who thrive in life often share another key strength: emotional intelligence (EI). Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions – both our own and those of others. […]
For decades, the “hard problem” of consciousness has remained a mystery. Psychology and cognitive science have progressed, but the mechanics of consciousness still seem to elude us. After all, it is not easy to answer how physical matter could give rise to subjective experience. In The Architecture of Awareness: Decoding Consciousness, Charles R.W. Sears argues […]
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, has long been associated with children who are unable to sit still or concentrate. In reality, however, ADHD frequently lingers into adulthood. The signs in adulthood also appear to be quite different in various contexts. As a result, it becomes more difficult to diagnose. So, in this article, I will attempt […]
The 3 a.m. Thought Spiral It’s 3:04 a.m. You should be asleep. But no—your brain has other plans. Now you’re just lying there, overthinking that one thing you said in a random convo weeks ago. Like—did your “thanks” sound normal? Was it too awkward? Should you have smiled more? Or less? Ugh. And boom. Suddenly […]
Okay, here’s a strange yet entertaining thought: what if your blood type could reveal anything about your personality? Not simply your health or medical history, but also your personal identity. That sounds random, doesn’t it? However, in countries such as Japan and South Korea, this is a reality. People there really believe that your blood […]
Why do we do what we do? Meet the MBTI Personality Test! Ever wondered why some thrive on spontaneous trips while you need a plan and a weather forecast? Or why one person thrives in a room full of strangers, while another is perfectly content sipping chai alone on the balcony? These differences aren’t just […]
Do you feel that the world is viewed or perceived differently by you and by others? Do you think that your reasoning is always one step ahead of those around you? If yes, you may likely belong to the rarest personality type in the world – the INTJ. The personality type falls under the ambit […]
Lying is a very common behavior per se. There are various reasons one might choose to lie. Perhaps you do not want to cause trouble with your boss, so you might lie that there no problems at work. Perhaps a young adolescent might lie to his parents to cover up the fact that he was […]