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11Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

What is manipulation? 5 signs to know if you are being manipulated?

Would you like to be exploited by anyone? And what about being manipulated? We know no one likes to be a puppet of anyone’s hands. But what about making people do what you want them to do? This wouldn't sound like a bad option though, isn't it? So, what is manipulation? Hope this is not a bad option. You will justify your way of manipulation as persuasion. Manipulation is everywhere and everyone manipulates others whether he/she is a master manipulator or your toddler or infant. We are surrounded by every kind of manipulators and you never know maybe you are also one among them. What is manipulation all about? Manipulation is not an art of making people do what you want them to do. It is about making them want…

05Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Cognitive Dissonance: Is It Really There?

Behavioural Psychology

Many times in life our ideas, thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs contradict each other. Have you ever felt uneasy after telling a lie? Was there a time when your actions conflicted with your beliefs? Or have you ever experienced mental conflicts - a time when your beliefs or assumptions contradict by a different kind of information? If yes, then it means you have most likely faced Cognitive dissonance. Everyone wants consistency in their beliefs and attitude. There are several measures people take to relieve tension or unease that the conflicts can create. Here are some of the things that people avoid: People avoid new informationReject itTry to explain itSometimes people persuade that no conflict exists in realOr they use other defensive means to preserve believes. What is cognitive dissonance? In 1954 an…

03Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

What is mental health and how can you measure it?

Behavioural Psychology

Being healthy is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Physical health and mental serenity are the ultimate goals of a blessed life. The mental health of a person defines their ability to enjoy life. Daily life, relationships, and physical health also depend upon mental fitness. What is mental health? There are many definitions to define this concept: According to WHO (World Health Organization), Mental health is defined as: ''It is a state of comfort that helps an individual to realize their abilities. It helps them to cope with the stresses of daily life and aids them to work fruitfully and productively. This mental well-being assures the positive contribution of the person in his/her society.'' Mental health is not only the absence of mental disorders. It also refers…

02Oct 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Dependent Personality Disorder – Is our generation really facing it?

Behavioural Psychology

As people say: ''Never be dependent on others too much. Because it is confirmed that someday you will have to walk all alone''. But sometimes it is like feeling threatened by self-reliance and sheltered in submission. Is this dependent personality disorder? It is a fact that humans are social creatures. We need each other. Even the mental health of a person can also be partially defined by their supple interdependence and the substantial emotional attachment with loved ones and people around them. But... Is being dependent on others is an ailment??? What the ''Dependent Personality Disorder" (DPD) is all about? Let's explore: Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is an abnormal mental condition. In DPD a person depends too much on others. This dependence could be to fulfill their…

27Sep 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Verbal Abuse: What is it? How Is It Impacting You?

Behavioural Psychology

‘'Honey! I love you, but you don't know anything about people.'' 'You're not worth it.'' ‘'I am saying everything for your good.'' Do you have any idea about the depth of all these sentences? Many of you may consider these a kind of help, a gesture of love, or maybe good advice. But is it really some sort of help or a kind of verbal abuse? Verbal abuse is very common in everyday relationships. Most of the time verbal abuse can be overlooked because we don't recognize it. Many of us consider yelling, belittling behavior, put-downs, and name-calling as self -abuse. Verbal assaults consider it a normal way of communication. It is because the attacking person uses the overt forms of abuse. Of course, they make threats and also remain…

13Sep 2019 by Log Kya Kahein Gay No Comments

Social Anxiety Disorder – All You Want To Know About it

Behavioural Psychology

Social Anxiety disorder (SAD) is a new concept for most of us. Many of us take it lightly. But what it is and how can it impact our normal lives, this article explains this. So, continue reading to know more about it. Obviously feeling nervous is normal in any kind of social situation, such as singing for the first time in front of an audience, giving a presentation or meeting someone for the first time, it is like the feeling of butterflies in the stomach. But when being judged or scrutinized by others causes some significant fear, embarrassment, anxiety, or self-consciousness it may be alarming. Social anxiety is a very common issue that appears during teenage and for many people it vanishes as they get matured. However, for some people…