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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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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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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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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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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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An Introduction to Machiavellianism
Written by Abdullah Qureshi Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a diplomat from Florence. He traveled to the courts of Europe and saw directly how the leaders he supported arose and then met their demise. He wrote The Prince in an effort to get along with the new king (Machiavelli, 1966). To put it briefly, The Prince…
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