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Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published
Study investigates the best way to memorize details

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou
The neural signature of subjective disgust could apply to both sensory and socio-moral experiences

The neural signature of subjective disgust could apply to both sensory and socio-moral experiences

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressSubjective disgust experience is associated with and predicted by distributed brain regions. a, Thresholded VIDS. b, Thresholded transformed VIDS 'activation patt

The neural signature of subjective disgust could apply to both sensory and socio-moral experiences

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressSubjective disgust experience is associated with and predicted by distributed brain regions. a, Thresholded VIDS. b, Thresholded transformed VIDS 'activation patt
Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

by Elissa Blake,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in

Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers

by Elissa Blake,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in
The harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

The harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

by Emily Hemendinger,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedia influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society.This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when

The harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

by Emily Hemendinger,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedia influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society.This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when
Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterDelirium increases the risks of falls and dementia among older adults and the burden on health care providers. Researchers assess whether the sleep-prom

Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterDelirium increases the risks of falls and dementia among older adults and the burden on health care providers. Researchers assess whether the sleep-prom
Children who delay gratification more likely to do well academically, have fewer behavioral problems, study finds

Children who delay gratification more likely to do well academically, have fewer behavioral problems, study finds

by National University of SingaporeThe study revealed that children who show greater self-restraint and willingness to delay their gratification in their preschool years also tended to have better wor

Children who delay gratification more likely to do well academically, have fewer behavioral problems, study finds

by National University of SingaporeThe study revealed that children who show greater self-restraint and willingness to delay their gratification in their preschool years also tended to have better wor
Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma
Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions
Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand
Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all know that getting a good night's sleep is vital for physical and mental health. Yet many people share a bed with a partner who can't h

Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all know that getting a good night's sleep is vital for physical and mental health. Yet many people share a bed with a partner who can't h
Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine