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The Truth Behind Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response where hostages or abuse victims develop positive feelings towards their captors or...
Natanya Poon
2 days ago2 min read


Generative AI’s Impact on Student Motivation: ChatGPT and the Death of Curiosity
In 2024, a disconcerting study emerged: students who utilised ChatGPT or other forms of generative AI to write their assignments reported...
Nicole Luk
6 days ago3 min read


Why We Talk to Ourselves (And Why It’s a Power Move)
No, you’re not losing it—your inner monologue might just be your superpower. You ever catch yourself saying “okay, you got this” before...
Urvee Nikam
Jul 154 min read


The Empty Chair Technique
In psychology, there are several approaches to treating patients who need help managing their mental health. One such therapy is known as...
Lydia Tan
Jul 114 min read


The Art of Forgetting
Memory is crucial to how we construct meaning in our lives—it forges our identity and anchors us in time and space. Yet, this phenomena...
Jaimie Liu
Jul 73 min read


The Marshmallow Test: To What Extent Does Discipline Dictate Success?
“You can have this treat now, or have two when I get back to the room.” Sound familiar? Yep, we’re delving into the efficacy of the...
Onyiu Wong
Jul 14 min read


The Conformity Problem: Is Fitting In Truly Belonging?
From the playground to the classroom to social gatherings, there is often an unspoken pressure to fit in with those around us. We...
Mawada Helal
Jun 193 min read


Neuroplasticity and Its Implications for Learning and Memory
Have you ever wondered how our brains are able to learn new information? How are we able to memorise all the content for our school...
Lydia Tan
Jun 153 min read


Understanding teenage rebellion
Have you ever wondered why teenagers are commonly known for their rebellion? Why are most teens in TV dramas difficult to talk to, to the...
Mawada Helal
Jun 133 min read


Cognitive Dissonance: A Clash of Conflicting Beliefs
Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term referring to the mental discomfort or anxiety felt when individuals hold conflicting...
Manshi Satpathy
Jun 112 min read


Evaluation of Schema Theory
The schema theory is a theory on how our minds organise and use the information gained from our experiences. Over time, it has been...
Odessa Chan
Jun 53 min read


The Curious Case of Foreign Accent Syndrome
Imagine waking up one morning with the strange ability to speak with a British accent despite never having visited England before. This...
Chloe Kim
Jun 13 min read


The power of sleep and how rest reshapes your mind
Sleep represents one of the most fundamental yet frequently compromised biological processes in modern society. While humans spend...
Natanya Poon
May 284 min read


What causes biases in thinking and decision-making?
There are common biases that affect everyday decision-making. Decision-making bias is the inclination to make decisions based on emotions...
Lauren Kim
May 203 min read


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Ways to Apply it
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used and evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between...
Nicole Luk
May 183 min read


Stanford Prison Experiment and Its Relationship to Ethical Psychological Research
You may have heard about the infamous Stanford prison experiment. Why is it still important and relevant today? The Stanford prison...
Lauren Kim
May 144 min read


Dreams, Delusions, and Parallel Lives: What Psychology Says About Alternate Realities
It begins with a choice. Not a grand one—just the kind you’d face on a rainy Tuesday. Do you take the safe route, or the risky one? Do...
Urvee Nikam
May 124 min read


The 3 Ps of Self-Sabotage: Perfectionism, Paralysis, and Procrastination
In a society obsessed with constant self-optimisation, it’s no surprise that perfectionism is on the rise—spanning industries from...
Yurino Hisamori
May 84 min read


Localisation of Cognitive Functions in relation to the parts of the brain
Ever wondered what would happen if you damaged a certain part of their brain such as the frontal lobe, a region directly responsible for...
Kary Zhu
May 84 min read


The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Shape Our Reality
Do you remember the Monopoly guy having a monocle? Or Pikachu with a black-tipped tail? Or maybe Nelson Mandela dying in prison sometime...
Jiya Kamat
May 23 min read
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