The 'hands clasped in front' body language gesture is displayed in three major ways. Clasped hands in front of the face, hands clasped on a desk or a lap,| PsychMechanics
People display nervous body language when they find themselves in threatening social situations. When a person believes they won’t be able to handle a| PsychMechanics
In this post, we'll discuss the various shoulder movements and what they can reveal about their mental state. Shoulder shrug Raising the shoulders is a| PsychMechanics
'Crossed arms' is perhaps the most common body language gesture that we come across in our day-to-day lives. Crossing arms across the chest is a classic| PsychMechanics
This article will explore the dynamics involved in unstable relationships using key concepts such as mate value. Take a look at the following scenarios:| PsychMechanics
Gaslighting someone means manipulating their perception of reality so that they begin to question their own sanity. The manipulation is so effective that| PsychMechanics
Fear of responsibility is an irrational fear of taking responsibility. Also called hypengyophobia (Greek ‘hypengos’ means ‘responsibility'), people who have a| PsychMechanics
Abraham Maslow, a humanistic psychologist, arranged the different types of needs in a hierarchy. Humanistic psychologists believed in humanism, an approach| PsychMechanics
I’ve covered assertiveness in two previous articles, but I felt like I haven’t given enough attention to assertiveness training. Many people know what| PsychMechanics
This article will discuss what causes a person to be shy and how to overcome shyness the right way.| PsychMechanics
This article will help you in understanding fear, where it comes from, and the psychology of irrational fears. Key ideas for overcoming fear are also ideas.| PsychMechanics
Your belief systems that have a major impact on your thoughts and actions are like subconscious programs. If your level of awareness isn't high, you probably| PsychMechanics
This article will discuss the psychology of anxiety and social anxiety. Social anxiety is a common type of anxiety that people experience. To understand it| PsychMechanics
This article will introduce the concept of assertiveness and explain why many people are non-assertive by default. Later, we'll talk about the importance of| PsychMechanics
Truth is, there are some misconceptions about self-esteem out there. Low self-esteem, in particular, is poorly understood.| PsychMechanics
In this article, we'll explore the potential dangers of perfectionism and its root cause. We'll also go over some ideas on how to overcome perfectionism and| PsychMechanics