What is Interpersonal Attraction and its factors?

Introduction Human beings are defined as social animal. The term ‘animal’ has been used because of the biological processes associated with us. But the term ‘social’ has a lot to Read More …

What is Pro-social Behavior ? Its Meaning, Causes, Benefits

During the recent flood in Kerala, you might have noticed various groups of people visiting door to door to collect relief materials. Such as food, clothes, medicines, etc. from various Read More …

What is Emotional Intelligence?

What is Intelligence? David Wechsler (1944),  – “It is the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally and to deal effectively with the environment.” We Read More …

What is Self Concept? It’s Definitions, Nature & Theories

Introduction to Self Concept The self concept is the way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes. In this article, we will discuss all Read More …

What is Social Cognition in Social Psychology? It’s Definitions, Nature & Errors

Introduction of Social Cognition  We are always trying to make sense out of the social world, How we think about the world and this basic fact leads us to engage Read More …

Community Mental Health in India

Definition of Health World Health Organization (WHO) – ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity’. Definition of Read More …

Classification of Personality theories

Classification is the process by which objects, events, people, or experiences are grouped into classes on the basis of (a) characteristics shared by members of the same class and (b) Read More …

Maslow’s 5 Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation

Abraham Maslow is well known for Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation. The theory includes basic 5 levels of needs. Non-fulfillment of these needs motivates a being to take action Read More …

Triangular theory of Love

Triangular theory of Love Sternberg’s three part theory of love’s essential ingredients captured The Varieties of Love (Sternberg 1986, 1987). In Sternberg’s model, intimacy, passion and commitment each represent one side of Read More …

Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence

What is Intelligence? The word intelligence derives from the Latin word intelligere which means to comprehend or to perceive. It is the most basic meaning. In this article we will particularly focus on Gardner’s Theory Read More …

Freud’s Psychoanalytical Theory of Personality

Sigmund Freud a Physician by profession, Freud was the major contributor of psychoanalytic theory of personality. He developed his theory while doing clinical practice with patients. “Unconscious mental processes” is Read More …