Social psychology is the study of the impact social forces has on how people think, feel, and act. Our perceptions of ourselves in relation to the rest of the world influence our decisions, behaviors, and beliefs. In turn, the opinions or even the mere presence of others influence our behavior and how we perceive ourselves. Social…
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What comes to mind when you think of the job of a psychologist? When most people are asked this question, the first thing that comes to their mind is counseling and talk therapy with a client lying on a leather couch. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who holds a Psychology degree. Professionals who use…
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Your first encounter with the history of psychology must have started with names like Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm Wundt, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner, William James, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Erik Erikson, Albert Bandura, and the list can go on. They have indeed made an immense number of contributions to the field of psychology. However,…
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Are IGNOU students eligible for M. Phil Clinical Psychology? Yes, definitely! If you have done your MA/M.Sc. in Psychology through distance learning under IGNOU you can still apply for M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from a regular college and get licensed by RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India). However, not all universities or institutions provide the same…
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N: Neurotransmitters – The chemical messengers of the body that carry signals from the neurons to the other target cells of the body. They are found both in the brain and body and responsible for critical functioning like breathing and learning to even psychological functioning like fear, pleasure, and joy. The most common neurotransmitters are…
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A: Abnormal Psychology – A branch of psychology that deals with psychopathology, the study of mental disorders and maladaptive behaviors. The term “abnormal” behavior (though a debatable term) in the clinical context is differentiated from normal, in terms of the disruption it causes to the person, their surroundings, and their ability to function normally in…
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For all the psychology lovers out there, isn’t it hard to keep up with the latest news and trends in the world of psychology? It is, right? But it does not have to anymore, especially in the age of the internet, your only struggle should be to take out the time to consume all the…
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Once you have your graduation time coming ahead of you nearer, the excitement to get into the world of psychology further gets you going, and look forward to what it plans to offer to you. The preparation for your master’s entrance begins and all sorts of theories and books are read and revised time and…
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