Ability of brain to function multiple tasks simultaneously or at the same time by allocating and dividing the resources or attention is termed as parallel processing in psychology. It is a vital aspect of human cognition. Parallel processing plays important role in various psychological processes as like: perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving. So, let’s dive […]
Understanding major Goals of PsychologyActually, everyone is so curious to unfold the mysteries of minds one have in the specific situation. We know that mind is so complex factory of mental processes vital to affect and drive human behaviours. Since many centuries, psychologists have been striving to get insight of working of human mind in
Psychological or Personality traits and characteristics play a crucial role in shaping who we are as individuals. They determine how we think, feel, and behave, influencing our relationships, career choices, and overall well-being. But what exactly are such traits and characteristics? What role exactly they play in human behaviour? And what are the importance in
Extraversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism are the examples of psychological traits and characteristics. These traits are the product of combination of Genotype and phenotype or environmental factors. These traits and characteristics are so important as they determine the way people behave in the social setting. So, let’s begin understanding psychological traits and characteristics. Psychological
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Interplay between genetic makeup and environment is called phenotype. It is nothing but the observable traits of an individual. By studying phenotypes, psychologists can gain insights into how genes and the environment interact to shape an individual’s development and behavior. Let’s begin understanding the Role and Importance of Phenotypes in Psychology. In the field of
Set of genes that individual inherits from his forefathers and that set determines the traits and characteristics. In psychology, genotype is often studied in relation to behavior, personality, and mental health. Researchers explore how genetic variations contribute to individual differences in traits and susceptibility to disorders. In the process of understanding the bases of human
There are various factors that determine how we act, think, and feel. Psychologists shortlist two major factors that play pivotal role in shaping human behaviour: Genotype and phenotype. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an individual. In this blog, “The Bases of Human Behaviour
Both behavioural and humanistic psychological perspectives seem different but are complementary to each other. Behavioural enables you to learn how external environment or society affects your behaviour. On the other hand, humanistic makes you realise your internal potential being human to shape you own behaviour. Exploring the Behavioural Psychological Perspective Behavioural psychology is a branch
In this post, we will explore Psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral psychological perspectives that help us to understand the different aspects of human mind. First, psychodynamic allows the researchers to unravel nature of unconscious mind. Second, Cognitive finds how our mind works to solve problems. And, behavioural explores the impact of society on mind. Let’s understand
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It is unlikely to understand the most dynamic discipline psychology by single lens. Hence, different lenses need to be operated to understand every domain and construct perfect whole. In this blog, I’m going to provide a detailed explanation of each lens or perspective that laid the foundation of psychology. My prime focus would be on
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