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The Distortion of Reality : how social media changes our perception of real life

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  Social media plays an important role in our daily lives and now become dependent on it. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok offer us the ability to connect with friends and family. With it, we can share moments and access a wealth of information with just a few taps on our screens. However, as our reliance on these platforms grows so does the need to understand how social media changes our perception of real life. As a psychology student, I’m going to provide you with amazing stuff in this blog that explains things with justification. This blog delves into how social media distorts our view of real lives and I can also explore the psychological effects and offer insights on finding a healthier balance. The Attraction of a Curated Reality Social media platforms are designed to highlight the best moments of our lives. We post pictures of our vacations, share our achievements and update our statuses with good news. This constant strea...

MCM101 Mass Communication

 MCM101: Introduction to Mass Communication https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/194E9IlXphdHY3djGAom6Zwo1qoKeabyF?usp=sharing In an era dominated by information and interconnectedness, the study of mass communication has never been more relevant. As we navigate through the digital age, understanding the intricacies of mass communication becomes crucial for anyone seeking to comprehend the complex web of information that surrounds us. In this blog post, we will delve into the fundamentals of mass communication and explore the pros and cons of pursuing a career or academic path in this dynamic field. Understanding Mass Communication Mass communication is the process of transmitting information to a large and diverse audience through various channels. This field encompasses a broad spectrum of mediums, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, social media, and more. It plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, disseminating news, and influencing societal norms. Key...

Difference between Applied Psychology and Clinical Psychology

What is the difference between Counseling Psychology and clinical psychology and it seems it can be a really difficult question to actually answer but   Wars Counseling Psychology now the first things first I think we need to go into a lot better detail about what the two disciplines can some psychology and clinical psychology are actually all about well the first thing to say about Counseling Psychology is actually a very recent it's quite a new form of psychology is they're dudes with all kinds of different mental health difficulties and it's concerned with both therapy and research something called the scientist practitioner model as a real key feature to counseling psychology where a therapist both works in that one-to-one or group based mental health work but also looks at research actually working as a scientist as well that's one of the key things actually differentiates counseling psychology from things like the counseling or psychotherapy is like scientist prac...

PSY631 Psychology Testing

 PSY631 Psychology Testing  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zJrUYh7Tvr5CFGBN-Yf9IHzBo3p1vsCh?usp=sharing Psychological Assessment and Tests Psychological Tests: Why Do We Need Them? “Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes …. Human or Animal” (Feldman) There are three important terms used in this definition…..scientific study, behavior, and mental processes. Behavior and mental processes constitute the content or subject matter of psychology, whereas scientific study refers to the methodology used by psychologists. Scientific method ensures that the results or conclusions of an investigation are objective and consistent. For this purpose psychologists use carefully designed tools of data collection. Psychological tests are one of those tools. Difference Between Testing And Assessment: What is a test? “A test is a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior or aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior” ( Ka...