Tag: Psychological

Body image is a multifaceted psychological experience that involves the perception of one’s physical appearance, the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception, and the behaviors one engages in as a result of those thoughts and feelings. This complex construct is influenced by a my...

The Nature of Body Dysmorphia Body dysmorphia goes beyond mere dissatisfaction with one’s appearance; it involves an intense and irrational belief that certain aspects of one’s body are severely flawed or defective, even when there is little or no evidence to support these beliefs. Co...

The Kumari Goddess is a Hindu tradition that has been practiced in Nepal for centuries. It is believed that the Kumari Goddess is an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Taleju, and is worshipped as a living goddess. The tradition of worshipping a living goddess is believed to have originated in the Mal...

When I was first introduced to some of the most famous psychology studies to ever exist in my undergraduate psychology classes I was engrossed by how humans behaved. But, at the time I didn’t realize how intertwined basic psychology studies were in understanding design. However, as I learne...

The missile sirens here wail like a haunting chorus, warning us to scurry to the nearest bomb shelter. Here in Petach Tikva we are 48 miles away- as the missile flies- from Gaza City. Thus, we have 90 seconds to get to a bomb shelter before a missile launched from Gaza could hit us. Israel’s I...

Psychological safety, often referred to as the bedrock of effective teamwork, plays a pivotal role in the success of Scrum teams. It is the shared belief that team members can take interpersonal risks without fearing negative consequences to their self-image, status, or career. Before we even talk a...

‘’I have a dream.” These words, made famous by Martin Luther King Jr., can ignite change and inspire movements that reshape the world. Today, I echo those words, sharing a dream that has been my driving force for years: building a global movement prioritizing psychological sa...

Personally, I understand why that is. There are so many factors allowing anxiety to take over people’s minds and how they are living their lives. In this survey containing around 40,000 responses, nearly 30,000 people experience stress or anxiety in social situations. Image gene...