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Tabula Rasa: Are We Born Blank?


Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · October 21, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: October 21, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Tabula Rasa: Are We Born Blank?

According to this concept, mind is evolved as blank tablet when a person is born and everything is written over it is due to sensory experiences what a person does during his life time.

TABULA RASA CONCEPT: “Tabula rasa concept is valid when we see a newly born child with no knowledge about the world.”
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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, October 21). Tabula Rasa: Are We Born Blank?. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/tabula-rasa-concept/
looti, Mohammed. “Tabula Rasa: Are We Born Blank?.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 21 October 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/tabula-rasa-concept/.
looti, Mohammed. “Tabula Rasa: Are We Born Blank?.” Encyclopedia of psychology. October 21, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/tabula-rasa-concept/.