THE
LEARNING
CURVE
THE
LEARNING
CURVE
e-ISSN: 2321-7057
The Learning Curve is the National Journal of the Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women. It is a peer-reviewed, annual academic journal accredited with an International Standard Serial Number (e-ISSN 2321-7057), and is indexed in Google Scholar.
Established in 2012, the journal comprises a reputed editorial advisory board as well as expert reviewers. In the past, the journal has received papers from researchers within and outside India, having varying professional backgrounds but a shared zeal for research. A rigorous review process is followed in the selection of the papers for publication.
We annually invite students, researchers, graduates, post graduates and working professionals to submit their conceptual, theoretical and empirical investigations pertaining to Psychology and affiliated fields.
NEWS & UPDATES
THE LEARNING CURVE
VOLUME XV
We are thrilled to announce the 15th volume of The Learning Curve (e-ISSN: 2321-7057), the esteemed academic journal of the Department of Psychology at Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
_JPG.jpg)
THE LEARNING CURVE
Interaction with Dr. Farnsworth
The editorial assistant team of the The Learning Curve had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Dr. Farnsworth, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington. Professor Farnsworth discussed how political humor serves as a universal mechanism to challenge authority and boost civic engagement. He examined the evolving concept of American freedom, highlighting tension between individual liberty and public safety across issues like state surveillance and bodily autonomy. Addressing current political challenges, Dr. Farnsworth warned against the rapid spread of online misinformation and emphasized the urgent need for mandatory disclosures on AI-generated content in campaigns. He also compared the U.S. presidential system with parliamentary models, explaining how the American structure allows political disruptors to rise while leaving voters to select candidates largely based on perceived character. Finally, he advocated for early media literacy education and discussed strategies for minority, indigenous, and disabled candidates to build broader appeal across diverse electorates. The complete transcript of this interview is available.
Picture: Editorial assistants with Dr. Farnsworth (From left to right: Pratiki Manbarna, Dr. Farnsworth, Malishka Baghel, Abila M. B.)
FROM THE PREVIOUS VOLUME
Decolonizing psychology and surmounting the colonialism legacy: Reparation and restitution in the humanizing process
Rashmi Singla, PhD., Associate Professor, Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, Denmark
Berta Vishnivetz, Associate Professor (Emerita), Institute of Social Work, International Department, University College Metropol, Copenhagen, Denmark
Touch Unveiled: Navigating the Power, Potential and Prohibitions of Touch Across Therapies
Teesha Saluja, Sukhnoor Kaur, Vrinda Goenka, & Avi Jain, Undergraduate students, Department of Psychology, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
Dr. Anisha Juneja, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
Prof. Kanika K. Ahuja
Principal, Lady Shri Ram College for Women