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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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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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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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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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Tax Kum Karo: Analyzing the Relationship Between Income, Taxes and Mental Health in Pakistan
Written by Abdullah Qureshi “If money is the bond binding me to human life, binding society to me, connecting me with nature and man, is not money the bond of all bonds? Can it not dissolve and bind all ties? Is it not, therefore, also the universal agent of separation?” Karl Marx Pakistan has entered its 5th unofficial year of economic turmoil. While…
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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…
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Overview of The Cognitive Triad
Written by Abdullah Qureshi Aaron Beck was one of the first people to say that the way people think about things can cause negative emotional experiences. In fact, the way people think about and process personal information can maintain this depressive state. In particular, Beck’s (1979) cognitive theory says that the cognitive triad is a…
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History of Psychology in Pakistan
Written by Najwa Bashir The formal history of psychology in Pakistan dates back to the 1960’s. In Pakistan, psychology was recognized as a distinct academic discipline over 59 years ago (Zadeh, 2017). According to Michal J. Stevens, Wedding Danny, Dr. Nosheen Khan Rehman, and Taylor and Francis (2004), Pakistan had two universities in 1947. The…
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Diagnostic Features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Written by Najwa Bashir ADHD is a brain condition characterized by problems with not paying attention, getting things done, or being too active and impulsive. People with inattention and disorganization can’t stay on task, don’t seem to listen and lose things they need for jobs at levels that aren’t appropriate for their age or level of…