K. Jayasankara Reddy

Christ University · Department of Psychology

This chapter delves into the intersection of social cognition and behavioral economics, aiming to elucidate the profound impacts of social influences and decision-making processes. By integrating insights from both fields, the authors comprehensively explore how social contexts shape individuals cognitive processes and how these influences manifest...

Attentional biases play a crucial role in health decision-making, influencing the choices individuals make regarding their well-being. Attentional biases impact health decisions by facilitating stimulus-directed processing of health choices, which is more superficial in nature. This chpater aims to explore the role of stimulus-directed attentional...

Animal-assisted therapy is a new and upcoming form of therapy that has shown multifarious benefits to participants. It is a goal-oriented therapeutic process with the incorporation of a qualified therapy animal in the therapeutic activities and conversations. This paper explores these benefits from a psychoneuroimmunological lens, wherein the inter...

This chapter delves into the profound neuroeconomic principles that lay the foundation of health behaviors, offering a deep understanding of the brain mechanisms that profoundly influence decision-making in health-related situations. This study harmoniously blends neuroscience and behavioral economics principles to unravel how the brain meticulousl...

Social cognitive skills training (SCST) in a therapeutic setup can result in more positive outcomes when incorporated with psychotherapy, especially among adolescents with minor social-cognitive impairments, and it may result in multifarious benefits to mitigate their social-cognitive dysfunction. This research focuses on the effect of SCST on the...

In today's dynamic workplace, human resource development and management (HRDM) professionals face multifaceted challenges requiring advanced cognitive abilities. This book chapter explores the critical interplay between leadership skills, decision-making, and executive functions (EFs) in HRDM. It sheds light on their pivotal role in shaping workpla...

Comprehending human behavior and interactions requires an understanding of the social mind. Social cognitive neuroscience provides a lens to understand these complexities. This chapter explores the core brain mechanisms that control social conduct by exploring the field of social cognitive neuroscience. It examines aspects of social cognition, like...

Eudaimonic well-being (EWB) has long-lasting effects on individuals' mental health, enabling them to find purpose and meaning in life, depending on the individual and society. Social cognitive skills training constitutes a new aspect of the adolescent's social development, including three domains: cognitive ToM, affective ToM, and an inter-intra-pe...

Background: Social-cognitive skills training (SCST) in a therapeutic setup can result in more positive outcomes when incorporated with psychotherapy, especially among adolescents with minor social-cognitive impairments in their social interactions. It may result in multifarious benefits to mitigate their social-cognitive dysfunction. This study aim...

Adolescents' psychological well-being means being content with life, understanding an abundance of positive emotions, and acting as a buffer against negative results. Adolescents should build strong relationships, adapt to change, and face life's challenges. Need for Cognition focuses on how adolescents process, store, and apply information about t...

The Development of a Social Cognitive Skills Training Program (A-SCST) Module for Late Adolescents on Psychological Well-Being Abstract Promoting mental health and well-being has been a critical area of training programs for professionals working with adolescents. Social cognitive skills involve the abilities that enable late adolescents to process...

Suicidality and self-harm among adolescents and young adults need immediate attention and support. This is often seen as a ‘cry for help’ where a feeling of entrapment experienced by individuals pushes them to see self-harm as a coping mechanism. Lack of social support and co-morbid emotional disorders influences suicidal ideation into planning and...

In the altering world scenario, there is a necessity to plan, prepare and progress with youth development. Research has associated positive youth development with the 5Cs model (competence, confidence, connection, character and caring) (Lerner et al., The Journal of Early Adolescence 25:17–71, 2005) to build resilience in youth. Over the past 35 ye...

In today’s times, career is a crucial life decision. Due to its paramount importance in our lives, the youth experience diverse kinds of stresses and pressures while choosing their career in life. Contrary to earlier handful career options, current trends offer an unlimited mix of traditional as well as unconventional career roles which further cre...

Living in the age of information means that information is all pervasive, uncensored, unreliable, and with the potential to influence. The unfettered access to information and communication through social media is a double-edged sword in the hands of youth. The impact of this was explored from socio-cultural, and mental health perspectives. Specifi...

Social cognitive development has much to do with thoughts and beliefs about the external world where adolescents live in society. Social cognition encompasses beliefs about oneself and others and the beliefs about the specific understanding of people. Social cognition begins to develop in childhood and gradually widens its development into adolesce...

Introduction: The mere presence of a dog in a therapeutic setup is known to bring about more positive outcomes when incorporated in therapy, dogs can bring about multifarious benefits which are not entirely tapped upon. Aim: This research aimed to study the effect of animal-assisted therapy (AAT), with therapy dogs, on depressive symptoms, emotiona...

Energy drinks are a group of beverages used by consumers to provide an extra boost in energy, promote wakefulness, provide cognitive and mood enhancement. The consumption of energy drinks has increased over the years in adults due to the effective advertising of the products' energizing capacity. The psychoactive stimulating substance called caffei...

Introduction: Adolescents’ cognition, behavior, and attitudes are essential for environmental conservation; hence, the physical environment is inevitable in their mental health. The environment can influence adolescents’ sense of support, freedom, and the stimulation they seek in life. Environmental factors such as pollution, weather, lifestyle cha...

Psychological well-being (PWB) is an indicator of the optimal functioning of individuals and can act as psychological capital. Studying PWB among school teachers can help identify factors that can prevent burnout, cope with stress, and effectively manage their classroom. This study analyses the relationship between PWB, mindful-ness, and emotional...

Background: Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are understood as epileptic presentations without a neurological basis. PNES has underlying psychological stressors that manifest physiologically. However, family functioning has been poorly studied despite its potential to be one of the major stressors. Few studies on family functioning have foc...

Cognitive biases deviate individuals from rational thinking. Studies have shown that these biases influence political attitudes and political decision-making among voters. However, there is less empirical evidence of biases among political elites. Therefore, this exploratory study attempts to analyse the cognitive biases that influence political at...

This study explores the cognitive and social experiences that underlie non-suicidal self-injurious behavior as well as attempts to understand how individuals seek support after harming themselves. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five young adults who had engaged in some form of self-harm in the past six months. The cognitiv...

Cognitive biases deviate individuals from rational thinking. Studies have shown that these biases influence political attitudes and political decision-making among voters. However, there is less empirical evidence of biases among political elites. Therefore, this exploratory study attempts to analyse the cognitive biases that influence political at...

The Internet has been one of the most transformative and rapidly growing technologies. In recent years, it has improved the quality of life in areas such as communication, education, recreation. On the contrary, there are growing concerns about the use of the Internet that have created adverse consequences in the areas of social life, interpersonal...

The aim of this chapter is to examine the impact of online education on mental health of children, and explore methods to improve the same. With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, major overhauls were made in day-to-day life including work, home, and education. Shift to online mode of instruction became the primary, if not the only, channel of educat...

The status of higher education in India is lagging behind in many aspects based on global standards. (Bhatia & Dash, 2010) The faculties of Indian Academic Institutions face several challenges to maintain their job and the quality of the educational institutions. Indians however have been known to make a mark academically in the global perspecti...

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) often get misdiagnosed to be epileptic seizures, and the price that is paid for the same by the patient and the family is huge. It is called by multiple names such as “pseudoseizures” “non-epileptic attack disorder,” “dissociative seizures,” and “functional motor disorder.” Not only is it difficult to ident...

Background Psychotherapy improves seizure frequency and psychosocial aspects in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on different psychotherapies have been conducted for almost two decades now, no review has exclusively assessed RCTs of different psychotherapies. Methods The objective was to review...

The study is an explanatory sequential mixed method design aimed at understanding the relationship between difficulties in regulating emotions and suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, we explored their pattern of social media engagement to identify cues or indications, if any. The quantitative component consists of 100 young adults (18-30 years) sample...

The chapter examines the concept of brain-based learning to bridge the gap between neuropsychology and education while understanding the best way to use our brain for meaningful learning. It suggests learning as a developmental process that enhances in a challenging but less threatening environment. Brain plasticity suggests that repeated exposure...

Neuroscience plays an important role to inform about brain functioning and corresponding behaviors. While scientists have continuously studied about brain in its entirety, several other fields in science, arts, and humanities are drawing applications from these neuroscientific studies. Similarly, in terms of education too, there are several applica...

Lockdown efforts introduced as response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted various facets of life including the educational sector. This study focuses on teachers’ mental health during this period. Research indicates positive mental health offsets negative impact of stress. The relationship of mental health assets such...

Resilience, Psychoneuroimmunology and Neuropsychology: Applications in Clinical Settings

Background/Objectives: Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in lockdown affecting all businesses globally. Employees of multinational companies were forced to work from home leading to challenges in productivity and motivation. Methods/Statistical analysis: 613 working professionals from multinational organizations who worked fro...

This paper reviews an overall picture of conversion disorder to develop a clear and systematic understanding of its etiology, causes, and treatment. Keywords: Conversion Disorder; Etiology Treatment; Paralysis; Blindness; Neurological; Organic Cause; Psychoanalysis; Indian Research Studies

Background/Objectives: Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in lockdown affecting all businesses globally. Employees of multinational companies were forced to work from home leading to challenges in productivity and motivation. Methods/Statistical analysis: 613 working professionals from multinational organizations who worked fro...

Companion animals and pets can be helpful during the novel coronavirus-19 pandemic. Interactions with them and positive physical contact lead to a variety of physiological and psychological benefits. It also releases biochemicals which can further boost the immune system and enhance health and well-being. This perspective discusses the benefits of...

The EEG neurofeedback training is an upcoming intervention concerning many disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Schizophrenia and Depression as well. The main aim of this review was to study the efficacy of this intervention on a vulnerable population like prisoners. Papers for this review were selected from established datab...

Abstract Background/Objectives: The Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) has disrupted our personal and professional lives severely and affected our society at various levels. The aim of this study was to give overview of the timely need to think and re-review the world scenario specific to industrial or individual behaviour towards safety spec...

http://www.psychologyandeducation.net/pae/category/volume-56-no-3-4-fall-winter-2019/ -----------------ABSTRACT::::Specific Learning disability (SLD) is a mental health concern among school going children in India. Considering the need for early identification and intervention, this study has been contextualized to explore the impact. Methodology:...

Culture is a way of life and it encompasses all that surrounds us and also things that are within us. The psychological assessment practice with multicultural populations in any country requires evidence based cultural competence. Culturally competent assessment practice includes culture-specific styles of service delivery, use of the patient’s fir...

This article is intended to assess the awareness of light pollution among teacher educators. The data were collected from Teacher educators who are working in teacher education institutions under Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University (TNTEU). The self-made multiple-choice Questionnaire was used to collect the data. Both inferential and descriptiv...

To review papers on epilepsy and the use of neurofeedback therapy to reduce seizures. Papers searched were from Pubmed, Proquest, Science Direct, etc. including the review of relevant journals e.g. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, HHS Public Script, Basic and Cinical Neuroscience, Current Opinion in Neurology, International Journal of Neurore...

The South-East Asia Region, facing problems of children with developmental delay (DD) and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), has adopted national strategies, systems, and screening tools for these children. The purpose of this report is to focus on the problems and current status of children with developmental delay (DD), autism spectrum disorde...

Driving in India has become a skilful activity in which one can’t neither correlatenor predict the other driver’s significance. The purpose of this study was to identify whether personality played a role in predicting a person’s aggressive thoughts while driving which may result in risky driving behaviour. The short version of NEO Inventory-3 was u...

The last twenty years have been seen to extensive research on stress providing considerable insight into the biological basis of stress–fight and flight response, autonomic nervous systems and immune systems and cognitive functions interactions like attention, memory, and creativity. Rapid change and development in the field of technology have made...

Many neurobiological abnormalities have been reported in patients with violent and criminal behaviour. Strong associations exist between aggressive/violent behaviour and brain dysfunction. Also, many studies support an association between frontal lobe dysfunction and increased aggressive or antisocial behaviour. The focal orbitofrontal brain injury...

Abstract: Learning disability (LD) among school going children affects their academic and social life. Children with LD struggle in their learning process. Delay in identification and inadequate remedial and emotional support derail their overall development. In India, school based psychological assessment and services are at infancy stage. Teacher...

Stress is a very eminent psychological issue that is enveloping earth with the fast paced life style that people are adopting. Zeidner (1992) put forth that people vary in the way they perceive and react to stressful situations. Lazarus's cognitive appraisal theory proposed that depending on the appraisal of a situation people may perceive a situat...

Media Reports on Dyslexia among Celebrities: How does it help Adolescent Children with Learning Disability? Introduction Children with Learning Disability (LD) struggle with low academic performance and low self-esteem. Media has a major role in demystifying the myths associated with LD. Objectives The study objectives are to examine the experien...

This paper reviews the physiological correlates of arousal to develop a comprehensive and collective understanding of the physiological correlates of arousal that occurs at different levels, such as emotion, sexual, sleep, mood, cognitive dissonance, and temperament. Main objective of this review was to have a clear understanding of the various phy...

Objective: This study aims to examine the view of the practice of mindfulness as a important factor for wellbeing. Methods: An extensive systematic electronic review (Google Scholar, EBSO, JSTOR, ProQuest Science, Science Direct and Research Gate, NCBI, PsycINFO) using key words 'Mindfulness', 'Hinduism' 'Buddhism' and 'Well-being'. Results: 150 pu...

Stress has become part of students' academic life due to the various internal and external expectations placed upon their shoulders. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the problems associated with academic stress as transitions occur at an individual and social level. It therefore, becomes imperative to understand the sources and impact of...

The primary aim of the civil aviation industry is to provide a secured and comfortable service to their customers and clients. This review concentrates on the cabin crew members, who are the frontline employees of the aviation industry and are salaried to smile. The objective of this review article is to analyze the variables of emotional labor, co...

for a long time, add up to quality administration, simultaneous designing and learning administration have won extensive consideration from modern specialists and the scholarly community. Be that as it may, few examinations have been directed on the impact of these three practices among Malaysian assembling firms. Subsequently, the target of this e...

Many neurobiological abnormalities have been reported in patients with violent and criminal behaviour. Strong associations exist between aggressive/violent behaviour and brain dysfunction. Also, many studies support an association between frontal lobe dysfunction and increased aggressive or antisocial behaviour. The focal orbitofrontal brain injury...

Adolescence is a period that starts from biological puberty till the individual is legally adult. This stage of life is filled with confusion, energy, and curiosity. As much as education is going to determine their future, the self-worth they have plays a critical role in choosing the future path. In India, the adolescents are dependent on their pa...

Any individual who progresses through life goes through various changes and transitions where ‘stress’ becomes invariably part of the journey. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the concept of academic stress as the transitions occur at an individual and social level. It, therefore, becomes imperative to understand the sources and impact of...

The self-determination theory (Ryan &Deci, 2000), states that an individual has innate basic psychological needs, which are constantly moving towards self fulfillment. Self-motivation along with basic psychological needs affect the academic performance of an individual. The focus of this study was to understand whether intrinsic, extrinsic or amoti...

Rapid developments in the field of science and technology have made the world more competitive. This competitiveness has made student life more stressful. Stressful academics have a direct impact on cognitive impairment, however there has not been an extensive amount of empirical studies documenting this phenomenon. The Indian education system is k...

Training in sports is a blend of physical and cognitive training. Processes of Attention and concentrations are even more important for contact team sports like football and basketball where the objects of attention are constantly moving, and mental strategies need to be revised according to new incoming information. This study explores the impact...

Children find unique acceptance in their relationships with grandparents, which benefits them emotionally and mentally. The presence of grandparents in the family can be a source of great support for other family members, especially children and adolescents. They are often role models, playmates and mentors for younger generations. The aim of the s...

Positive Psychology - a ground breaking study of what makes us feel good, function well and flourish. Pearson (2006) has remarked that Positive side of human nature has been of long - standing interest of both philosophers and psychologists, but it is only recently that the positive side of human behaviour has attracted serious and more widespread...

Background/objective: A scientific psychological study on correlation between human attributions towards Social developments. Method and statistical analysis: Human behavioural aspects are valued through the PVQ (Personal Value Questionnaire) Psychological test scoring. Result: The score gives an overall lookout on the human behavioural influence t...

An individual’s self esteem and individual's understanding of self-worth is a developmental process which has effect on individual’s well being and there by creating a society that is more positive and respectful. The role the government of India is playing in order to support a girl child and women is to be looked at as Indian women were deprived...

The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the marital status of parents of young adults and their empathy level, in the Indian context with a sample drawn from Bangalore, Karnataka. This study employed a quantitative method utilizing comparative analysis to measure the empathy level of young adults, of married parents and d...

This qualitative study explores the role of surrender through self-compassion among young adults in long-term relationships and is primarily based on the premise that attempting to meticulously control certain aspects of life such as romantic relationships may hinder rather than help relationships to flourish. Semi-structured interviews were conduc...

Background: Relatively few studies have assessed psychosocial correlates for secondary amenorrhea. Our study of the Gynaecological condition concerning personality factor (on introversion-extroversion dimension), parenting (authoritarian and authoritative) style, depression and perceived stress addresses this gap in the literature. The study inquir...