Pediatrics
Chatterbox parents may boost tots' intelligence
Researchers have found that young children who are exposed to large amounts of adult speech tend to have better cognitive skills.
Apr 30, 2019
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Developmental Psychology
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling bad has academic benefits, research says
For some, the start of December marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. But for most university students, the coming weeks mean final exams, mounting stress and negative moods.
Nov 30, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What's in a word? Identifying language disorders earlier can set children up for success
A child's first word can be a meaningful milestone for parents. But sometimes, children don't have to say anything at all to teach us about how they develop their earliest vocabularies.
Sep 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows sitting up helps babies learn
(Medical Xpress)—A new study by Rebecca J. Woods, assistant professor in the human development and family science department at North Dakota State University, shows sitting up, whether by themselves or with assistance, ...
Dec 5, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers find early emergence of procrastination in children
A new study out of Brock's Developing Memory and Cognition Lab shows there may be more to those heartfelt requests from toddlers for "five more minutes" before heading to bed than researchers have previously understood.
Mar 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Risk of gaming addiction increases for small but significant number as teens become adults
Playing video games is not a problem for most teens, but those who develop symptoms of Gaming Disorder are more anxious, aggressive, depressed and shy, according to a new study, published online in Developmental Psychology.
May 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rethinking reading: study breaks new ground in reading development research
Many educators have long believed that when words differ on only one sound, early readers can learn the rules of phonics by focusing on what is different between the words. This is thought to be a critical gateway to reading ...
Nov 1, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to help your mate beat the blues? Show them the love
The more depressed your romantic partner may be, the more love you should give them, according to new University of Alberta research.
Feb 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Give them a hand: Gesturing children perform well on cognitive tasks
In the first study of its kind, SF State researchers have shown that younger children who use gestures outperform their peers in a problem-solving task.
Jul 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study provides more evidence of how COVID-19 has changed Americans' values, activities
A new UCLA-led study decisively confirms findings of research published earlier this year, which found that American values, attitudes and activities had changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 29, 2021
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