“Learning to stand in somebody else’s shoes, to see through their eyes, that’s how peace begins. And it’s up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.” – Barack Obama Empathy is an unforced prosocial i.e. helping behavior that comes from within oneself, it encourages the…
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Introduction Kurt Lewin is considered as a member of the Gestalt school in the discipline of psychology. Lewin’s theory is oriented towards Gestalt ideas but at the same time differs from the orthodox Gestalt psychology because this theory lays emphasis on the needs, will, personality and social factors. Founders of Gestalt thought focused on perception…
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By- Sakshi Sharma, B.A., Department of Psychology Childhood mental and development disorders encompass Emotional, behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders and they are often diagnosed when a child is of school age. These disorders have very broad and adverse impacts on psychological and social well-being of the children and if not taken seriously it can continue to…
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HUNGER – Hormonal Influences The insulin response that happens after we start eating appears to be one factor in hunger. Insulin and glucagon are hormones that the pancreas secretes to control the whole body’s fat, protein, and carbohydrate levels, including glucose (blood sugar). For example, insulin decreases the glucose level in the bloodstream, whereas glucagon…
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“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” Food is essential for survival. However, if not taken in the right way, it can plague your body and social functioning in an unpleasant manner. According to the DSM-5 (APA,2013), eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating behaviour. American psychological…
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By – Khushee “The aim of positive psychology is to catalyze a change in psychology from a preoccupation only with repairing the worst things in life to also building the best quality things in life”. – Martin Seligman Positive psychology is a relatively new and evolving branch of psychology that deals with giving…
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