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Hansika was quoted in an article titled Can 'Pebbling' help you nurture better relationships? Read more here.
Hansika was quoted in the article titled ‘The cult of busyness: Have we mistaken a packed calendar for success?’ Read more here!
Hansika Kapoor published a paper with Justin F. Martin on ‘It’s Worse If Superman Does It: Perceptions of Moral Transgressions Committed by Superheroes and Supervillains.’ Read more here!
Hansika Kapoor and Arathy Puthillam have published a book chapter on ‘The Crisis of Misinformation and Dark Creativity.’ Read more here!
Hansika gave a talk on Research in Psychology: It’s Scope and Tips and Tricks of Effective Research at Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai (RIT Dubai).
We are trying to understand Feelings towards People in Different Groups. To participate, click the link here!
Abhishek and Hansika write about 'What the dismissal of Gino defamation lawsuit means for science.' Read more here!
Sarah presented her poster on ‘What Could Go Wrong? Anxiety Fuels, but Optimism Buffers Negative Counterfactual Divergent Thinking’ at the 8th Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC) Conference 2024.
Sarah presented her poster on ‘Willing to Pay more for Less? Analyzing Attitudes toward a Minimalist Aesthetic’ at the 8th Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC) Conference 2024.
Hansika gave a talk on ‘Can Creating Misinformation Counter its Spread?’ at the 8th Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC) Conference 2024.
Hansika and Sampada write about ‘Is "Affluenza" Just a Creative Way to Justify Being Mean?’ Read more here!
Hansika spoke on ‘Cognitive Crossroads: Developmental Disorders and Mental Health’ as a guest on the ‘IndiaBioSpeaks’ podcast in their new podcast series ‘Jugalbandi- A Science Duet.’ Read more here!
Hansika was quoted in the article ‘What made Gen Z and millennials take the taboo lid off mental health?’ Read more here!
Hansika gave a talk on Unveiling Dark Creativity and Dishonesty in Academia at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
We are trying to understand how individuals perceive headlines and news. To participate, click here!
Societies tend to value creativity only when it leads to profitable innovations, often overlooking the intrinsic worth of creative thinking unless it promises practical or financial gain. This post explores the tension between creativity’s potential and its undervaluation in everyday life.
The Barnum effect describes the tendency of people to accept vague or general statements as highly accurate for them personally. This phenomenon can be observed in horoscopes, personality tests, and even psychological assessments. While such tools can provide insights and be engaging, they also carry the risk of over-generalization and misdiagnosis. This blog explores the implications of the Barnum effect in various contexts and emphasizes the need for critical thinking, reflection and professional judgment in interpreting these assessments.
The Tenth Annual Seminar on Research in Social Sciences on 30th November, 2024 (Sat, 9AM to 2PM)
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Monk Prayogshala presents a digital certificate course on Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning
Hansika was quoted in an article titled ‘Why is no one talking about sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS?’ Read more here!