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05Jan 2020 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Classical and Operant Conditioning – Relevant in real life?

Even if you are a beginner in the field of Psychology, chances are higher that probably you have heard the name of Pavlov and his famous dogs. A Russian scientist Pavlov is famous for his experiments in classical conditioning by doing extensive research on dogs. Today’s article is about classical and operant conditioning. We will explore all the terms and theories related to this topic and will also discuss its impact on general situations. So, let’s start with understanding the conditioning. Conditioning & its types: In terms of behavioral psychology, conditioning is a reaction to a situation, object, or even by an animal or a person. More professionally it is a response against a stimulus. Moreover, it is a way of learning that associates behavior or response of a person…

04Jan 2020 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

What are the attachment styles?

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Do you have any idea about attachment styles? Why it is important to understand the attachment styles and how these attachment styles explain our reactions to our needs and the extreme we can reach to get them met? How our attachment style helps us to understand our weaknesses and strengths in a relationship? Today’s article is about the facts related to various attachment styles. Attachment & its importance: It is a particular way or association of an individual to relate with others. The way how all of us attach ourselves with others impacts our every single behavioral pattern and it involves the exchange of love, care, comfort, and pleasure. Attachment styles develop at the very beginning of our life (majorly during first, two years), and once it establishes, this is…

03Jan 2020 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Psychological Facts about Body Language

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Psychological facts about body language can be very well explained through this poem of William Shakespeare. ‘’Speechless complainer, I will learn thy thought; In thy dumb action will I be as perfect As begging hermits in their holy prayers: Thou shalt not sigh, nor hold thy stumps to heaven, Nor wink, nor nod, nor kneel, nor make a sign, But I of these will rest in the alphabet (William Shakespeare) ‘’The most important thing in conversation is hearing what isn’t said’’ and the things remain unsaid use facial expressions and body language of a person to be conveyed. Body language is a non-verbal communication that relies upon body movements to convey messages that may be used consciously or unconsciously. Today’s article gives a deeper insight into our facial expressions…

02Jan 2020 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Authoritarian Personality Theory

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Authoritarian personality, doesn't it brings in a lot of names from the global leadership list in your mind? People with authoritarian personalities cast menacing shadows over the lives of so many people. It is not only about famous political leaders of the world. But they are everywhere around us. Maybe many of us even don’t know about their authoritarian personalities. The only way to recognize them is by seeing them while using or abusing their power. These people have prejudice, cynicism, intolerance, and double standards. They always feel a need to dominate others. In this article, our focus would be to discuss people with such a personality. Do you know that there is a theory about such individuals too. This theory highlights the reasons and the ways through which these…

28Dec 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

What personality type are you? Test your personality!

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Have you ever tried to judge your personality? Or have taken any personality test? Do you think that you see the world a little differently from others? Or notice such things others don’t? After all, every individual is intelligent and curious in a different way. And these traits vary in so many ways in this age of digitalization. Personality is a quality that makes an individual unique in every way. So, it is important to know which personality type are you exactly. Personality! When traits and patterns combine and collectively influence the thoughts, behavior, emotions, and motivations of an individual; they motivate a person to feel, think, and behave consistently in a specific way. Over time these traits strongly influence the personal attitude, expectations, and perceptions. In the field of…

06Dec 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Who is an introvert? How can you identify introverted personalities?

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Let’s identify introverted personalities or introverts! Seeking for no special attention and socialization, but feel exhausted and drained out in gathering? Is this something you need to worry about? People who are little reserved, quiet, and thoughtful are usually known as introverts. But who are introverts in actual? Is it a mental disorder or a kind of trait? Is being introverted, not a good thing? And how can we identify an introverted personality? In this article, our focus would be on these questions. So, all your unanswered questions would be answered here. Stick to this article and read it till the end to have valuable information. Introvert Personality: Introvert meaning is modest, shy, quiet, one who prefers spending time alone and avoid being with people. The word introvert synonym can…

01Nov 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Basic Human Emotions – A List that can help you in knowing various emotions

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The human body consists of both body and soul. The soul experiences various mental states like happiness, sadness, fear, excitement, and sorrow. These all states of mind are generally termed as basic human Emotions in psychology. Our brain produces emotions by combining bodily perception and cognitive appraisal. And the end result is what we see all around us. Emotions! Currently, there are two scientific ways to understand emotions. 1. Cognitive Appraisal theory: The intuition about the level of meeting your goals with the current situation is emotion. According to this theory, when you meet your goals emotions termed as happiness. Similarly when the goals are not being achieved the evaluation is sadness. While anger is the reaction that aimed at whatever is blocking the goal to accomplishing. 2. Bodily perception…

30Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Memory – Do you find it difficult to remember things?

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For how many times a day you depend on your remembrance? Human memory psychology is complex. From remembering things for your exam, operating a computer, remembering the password of your ATM card, or cooking a traditional authentic dish for a gathering. All of these require you to focus on your memory. Surely no one can answer these questions. For countless times we use our memory in a day. But what exactly is Memory? How do they form? And why we feel difficult to remember things? In this article, we are going to discuss all these questions in details. Additionally, hold back for a memory test too at the end of this article. You'll be able to test your memory and see how good you are. You may become surprised with…

20Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay 1 Comment

Bullying – Is bully a culprit or a victim? Find it out now!

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Bullying hurts. Yeah, nearly everyone has faced it in one form or the other. Apparently, bully is a culprit who deserves our hate, isn't it? But have you ever given a deeper thought into the entire concept of bullying and being bullied. Being bullied, is no doubt, being a victim but what about the bully? Have you ever observed someone showing aggressive behavior? The one who continuously and intentionally causes the discomfort or harm to other people. It is bullying. There can be many different types associated with it. It can be seen in the form of words, subtle actions, and even physical contact. But what about the harm a bully creates for themselves? Is a bully always culprit or the victim of his behavior? In this article, we will…

14Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Persuading People is a science. Learn how to Persuade People.

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From asking for a promotion, tempting a grade, arguing in, bargaining for the price of anything, or interacting with friends or family, it is persuasion that we all are using. It is a powerful action to influence people. It has a strong impact on society as a whole. From mass media to legal decisions, news to advertising and from politics to personal relations, persuasion is at work everywhere. But how to persuade people? "From time to time, all of us fool ourselves.....to keep our beliefs and thoughts consistent with everything we have decided or done already." Robert Cialdini What is Persuasion? Persuasion is a kind of communication that changes our thoughts and attitude towards something. It is a motivation that reduces cognitive dissonance. Persuasion changes the attitude, behavior, and cognition…