Abraham Maslow
Masking
In this article, we will look at masks in relation to human psychology as made popular by Erving Goffman, and how they apply to the ego.
Burnout
Types of Toxicity
Toxicity from one’s local environment can come in many forms. Overall, we can say that toxicity is something that challenges us, something that serves to restrict our true, or desired expression, or intention, in that moment.
Imposter Syndrome
Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety refers to a state of heightened emotional, cognitive, and physical distress experienced before, during, or after performing in front of others. It is often triggered by fear of being evaluated or judged.
Behavioural theory
Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals, often unknowingly, engage in behaviours or thought patterns that undermine their own success.
The Big Five Personality Traits
The big five personality traits
An article discussing the big five personality traits, which are neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
Depression
The biological theory of depression
The biological theory of depression is one of the most prominent explanations for the causes and mechanisms of this common mood disorder.
Depression
Psychodynamic theory of depression
In this article, we will explore the main concepts and principles of the psychodynamic theory of depression, as well as the evidence and criticisms of this perspective.
Depression
Interpersonal theory of depression
In this article, we will review the main concepts, empirical evidence, and benefits and challenges of the interpersonal theory of depression.
Behavioural theory of depression
Behavioural theory of depression
In this article, we will review the main concepts and evidence of the behavioural theory of depression, and we will discuss its strengths and limitations.
Cognitive theory of depression
Cognitive theory of depression
The cognitive theory of depression is one of the most influential and well-established psychological models of mood disorders.