As the holiday season approaches, family gatherings are set to transform homes into microcosms of the national political landscape. It’s this system that allows for nuanced discussion, helping you dissect the layers of Trump's policies and rhetoric without devolving into tribalistic fervor. A hat tops off a Christmas tree at a "Merry Christmas" rally hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump …
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaching, and our nation deeply divided, understanding the psychological differences between conservatives and liberals is more important than ever. Since Mind 1 processing doesn’t involve conscious deliberation or reflection, the automatic behavior generated by a particular sensory input is determined by one’s survival instincts, but also one’s cultural worldview, or belief system. It is …
Actually BURN OUT was coined in the year 1974 do to describe the consequences of severe stress but the importance of this syndrome is more evident of late more so during the catastrophic Covid 19 pandemic In one recent survey BURN OUT was cited as the main reason for large numbers of people TO QUIT their jobs to quit their …
Mental health remains a hush-hush issue in India despite the extremely high rate of anxiety, depression and other mental health issue among youngsters, especially aggravated during the hardships of Covid-19, coupled with the lockdown. A survey conducted by UNICEF and Gallup in early 2021 with 20,000 children and adults in 21 countries found that in India, only 41 percent of …
In case you missed it, last night at the Oscars, actor Will Smith slapped the bejesus out of comedian Chris Rock, who was one of the award show’s presenters. That being said, I do not condone Smith’s response, but as a neuroscientist, I know why it happened, and it is called “amygdala hijack.” To truly understand why Will Smith snapped, …
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