In the second part of the series about the origination of emotions, we’ll be looking at the cognitive-affective theories about the same and also draw an analysis of what we’ve looked at in Part 1 and Part 2. The following two theories falls under the broad category of cognitive-affective theories which examine how cognitions and […]
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Dec
Dec
In the second part, we’ll find out how a certain Indian Goddess results in the creation of thunderstorms and lightning, how too many vaginas can sometimes cause trouble and much more! Nimibatapa When Nimibatapa, of the Sherdukpen people, and her husband argue, things pan out very differently from the way they do in case of […]
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Nov
Nov
I wish to start this article by first stating that jealousy is not a sign of love. Phew. Now that I’ve made the air clear, let me jot down some actual motives that might push one to become jealous: 1. Low self-esteem 2. Feelings of insecurity and possessiveness 3. Neuroticism: Unstable moods, thoughts and emotions […]
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Nov
Nov
Ever wondered why the sun crosses the sky? Or why most men love tobacco? Let’s see how the traditional tales from various regions of India attempt at answering these questions, with their very own Goddesses being the protagonist of these stories! Tambaku In Madhya Pradesh, tribals narrate the story about a young woman named Tambaku […]
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Nov
Nov
Born in Barsana c. 5000 years ago (28 miles away from Mathura where Krishna was born), Radharani finds the roots of her name in the Sanskrit words radh (worship) and rani (queen) – the queen of worship. No other Goddess blends the Bhakti Rasa and Shringara Rasa as effortlessly as Radha. She may not have […]
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Nov
Nov
In the final part of our series, we’d be looking at ways to deal when one is undergoing emotional abuse. Acknowledge that you are in an abusive relationship To understand that you are not guilty and are not to blame. Establish boundaries with the abuser Help them understand mutual respect and that their behaviour might […]
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Nov
Nov
Even if you don’t believe in divination or psychic abilities, chances are you would have come across a tarot card reader spreading a deck of cards in order to predict another person’s future or provide insight into their past. So what is this deck, shrouded in mystery, made up of? Dr. Nonah Khanna, Master Healer […]
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Nov
Nov
In the third part of the series about Emotional Abuse, we’ll be looking at its consequences, why it is difficult to leave an emotionally abusive relationship, why certain people abuse others using their emotions and at what is not emotional abuse. Consequences of Emotional abuse Short-term consequences Denial/lack of acceptance of the abuse at first […]
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Nov
Nov
The kind of household the child lives in, its socioeconomic status and the relationships within it can have profound effects on the psychosocial development in the middle childhood (6-12 yo) where children develop a stronger sense of responsibility, contributing to the family and society. The Developing Self: As per the Neo-Piagetian view, judgements about the […]
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Nov
Nov
A man had just gotten married and was returning home with his wife on a boat. Suddenly a storm arose. The man was a warrior but his wife grew extremely scared because of the scary nature of the situation – the boat was no shelter against the storm. However, the warrior remained calm and composed […]