Social Psychology

The Psychology of People Who Lack Integrity

How do we recognize a person with integrity? Watch carefully if their words, actions, and beliefs match. When these align consistently, we see integrity clearly. Consider the example of Ashok Khemka. He was a retired...

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How Society Influences Women to Use Cosmetics

She stands in front of the mirror. She looks at herself and feels that something is missing. She doesn’t feel complete. So she looks at the makeup kit and cosmetics on the dressing table—her saviors....

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The Psychology of Confirmation Bias

You are in a conversation with a friend or family member on a particular topic. You share your opinion and they share theirs. But you have the opposite opinion. So, you start Googling something to...

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Are We Creating a Society Built on Selling?

Society is changing. There was a time when the meaning of ā€œsellingā€ was different. To sell something meant giving or taking money for a product or service. Simple and honest trade. Today, selling is no...

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Gaslighting: A Dirty Tool for Psychological Abuse

Do you remember any conversation where, no matter what you said, the other person twisted your words? You felt unheard. Confused. Maybe even foolish for speaking up. And afterward, you wondered—was I overreacting? Did I...

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12 Key Traits to Identify Manipulative People

How do you feel when you find that someone has manipulated you? You feel anger. You feel shame. You feel mental agony. But as we live in a society, we deal with a lot of...

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Why Do People Fall for Dating Scams? | Scam Series

Remember the recent dating scam (also known as romance scam) where fraudsters created an AI-generated Brad Pitt? Fraudsters used to talk to Anne, a French woman, and made her believe that she was talking to...

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Why are Indian Youth So Rude on Social Media?

Whenever I scroll through social media, I observe many Indian youth being rude. It is hard to post even a single comment. The moment you share an opinion, some youth disguised as self-proclaimed defenders of...

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Indian Parents: Stop Taking Kids to Watch Violent Movies

In the last decade, I have been observing that many Indian parents are comfortable taking their kids to watch violent movies. I cringe and feel sad whenever I see someone I know who exposes their...

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Social Media Rewards the Loudest, Not the Smartest

Picture a high-stakes business meeting. The room is filled with professionals—some are deeply engaged, actively listening, and carefully thinking through ideas. They weigh different perspectives before speaking. Then, there are others—bold, confident, and loud. They...

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