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• Does Chess Instruction Improve Math Ability? - Psychology Today (blog)

  26-06-2017 21:44 via psychologytoday.com
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  Does Chess Instruction Improve Math Ability?
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  Mathematical problem-solving ability in particular is of great importance in educational discussions and many have proposed the use of chess instruction to improve the math abilities of students. A broad literature has developed around this topic, and ...
  
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• Understanding Sex in Advertising | Psychology Today - Psychology Today (blog)

  26-06-2017 21:41 via psychologytoday.com
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  Understanding Sex in Advertising | Psychology Today
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  Sex doesn't sell all types of products equally well, new research shows.and more »
  
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• Seven Reasons to Be Proud to Be an Introvert - Psychology Today (blog)

  26-06-2017 21:13 via psychologytoday.com
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  Seven Reasons to Be Proud to Be an Introvert
  Psychology Today (blog)
  Introverts have gotten a bad rap over the years. Considering they make up one-third to one-half of the population—including some of the world's most gifted individuals—this is as unfortunate as it is baffling. According to psychiatrist Carl Jung ...
  
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• GMC's psychology program ranked 11th - Valdosta Daily Times

  26-06-2017 19:04 via valdostadailytimes.com
  
  GMC's psychology program ranked 11th
  Valdosta Daily Times
  VALDOSTA — Georgia Military College's online associate degree program in psychology is one of the most affordable programs in the country, according to a new list from AffordableColleges.com. The website ranked GMC's psychology program 11th in the ...
  
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• New psychology study finds adverse childhood experiences transfer from one generation to the next - UCalgary News

  26-06-2017 15:59 via ucalgary.ca
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  New psychology study finds adverse childhood experiences transfer from one generation to the next
  UCalgary News
  University of Calgary professor Sheri Madigan says a better understanding of the factors that link the childhood traumas of mothers to later problems in their children can aid in finding interventions that might effectively “break the cycle of ...and more »
  
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• Cerebellum May Play Major Role in Schizophrenia

  26-06-2017 14:45
  
  The cerebellum is one of the most affected brain regions in schizophrenia, according to a new brain imaging study at the University of Oslo in Norway. The findings show that the cerebellar volume in patients with schizophrenia is smaller than in healthy people.
  The brain imaging study is the largest to date to focus on the cerebellum in schizophrenia and carries important implications for our understanding of the disorder.
  Although the cerebellum occupies only about 20 percent of the human brain
  
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• Is It OK to Share Bed with Pets and Kids?

  26-06-2017 14:00
  
  New research suggests the concern over negative repercussions from sharing a bed with a pet, or even kids, is a Western belief without substance.
  Despite the cultural apprehension, about half of all pet owners share their beds or bedrooms with their pets at night. Although this has been the case through the ages, remarkably few studies have been done about the benefits and drawbacks of this practice.
  Studies about co-sleeping are limited to the bedtime arrangements of adults, or parents and thei
  
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• Starting School Early May Impair Child’s Mental Health

  26-06-2017 13:15
  
  For parents of children born in late summer or early fall, a common dilemma is when to start the child in school. Is it best for the child to be the youngest or the oldest in their class cohort for the next 13 or so years?
  New research now suggests that the youngest pupils in each school year group could be at risk of worse mental health than their older classmates.
  Starting school young is an exciting concept for children and their families as many see this as an opportunity to stand out.
  
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• GAA weekend that was: Jim Gavin's lesson in psychology - Irish Times

  26-06-2017 13:09 via irishtimes.com
  
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  GAA weekend that was: Jim Gavin's lesson in psychology
  Irish Times
  Analyse that. The last two provincial football semi-finals, two extremely different results, one a victory for mind over matter, the other a defeat for the broken hearted and, in the end, perhaps fresh lessons for us all in the psychology of Gaelic ...and more »
  
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• Smartphone May Cause Brain Drain

  26-06-2017 12:30
  
  A new study suggest the mere presence of a smartphone reduces a person’s cognitive ability.
  Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin determined cognitive capacity is reduced if a smartphone is within reach, even if it’s off.
  Business professor Dr. Adrian Ward and co-authors conducted experiments with nearly 800 smartphone users in an attempt to measure, for the first time, how well people can complete tasks when they have their smartphones nearby even when they’re not
  
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• The Psychology of Selfies - Psychology Today (blog)

  26-06-2017 12:07 via psychologytoday.com
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  The Psychology of Selfies
  Psychology Today (blog)
  After U.S. President George W. Bush held a joint press conference with Mexican President Vicente Fox in 2005, there was some speculation that the American leader had stood on a hidden stool to make himself look taller. In photos at the podiums, the two ...
  
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