Psychology & Psychiatry
Which discipline or reward is best for your child?
A new study lends insight into how children react to discipline practices used by parents and teachers, and sheds light on their view of what's fair.
Feb 22, 2016
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Developmental Psychology
Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens are more caring when they feel support from others
Research from the University of Rochester finds that caring for others dips during adolescence. But when young people feel supported from their social circles, their concern for others rebound.
Feb 1, 2016
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Pediatrics
Moms, you think babies are tough? Wait until middle school
Mothers are deeply invested in the well being of their children, so when children go through trying times so do their moms, according to a new study by Arizona State University researchers Suniya Luthar and Lucia Cicolla.
Jan 21, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study challenges 'mid-life crisis' theory
For half a century, the accepted research on happiness has shown our lives on a U-shaped curve, punctuated by a low point that we've come to know as the "mid-life crisis". A number of studies have claimed over the years that ...
Jan 11, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults are not as good at detecting sarcasm as their younger counterparts
Older adults are not as good at detecting sarcasm as their younger counterparts according to research from the University of Aberdeen.
Jan 11, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study finds 'Your friends were right! You did change after you started dating'
A new study published in Developmental Psychology put to test the hypothesis that adolescents become less similar to their friends and more similar to romantic partners after they start a new romantic relationship. Results ...
Dec 2, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Who mothers mommy?
A mother is the tireless supporter of her family, very often setting aside her own needs to tend to her children's, a task that knows no schedules or time limits.
Oct 29, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Link between gene variant and aggression in children
Some children react more strongly to negative experiences than others. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found a link between aggression and variants of a particular gene.
Aug 27, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Learning categorical information gives children a feeling of deja vu
During development, children must learn both broad facts about the world (that dogs have four legs, for example) and information that is more specific (that the family dog is scared of snow). While research in developmental ...
Jul 8, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact, study finds
A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed by new scientific evidence.
Jan 26, 2015
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