Developmental Psychology

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.

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.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Gender, social orientation affect children's reactions to bullying

A new study of nearly 600 third-graders may explain why some children who experience peer victimization develop problems with depression or aggression while other children who also get bullied have healthy emotional and social ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Girls' perceptions drive sexual behavior

(Medical Xpress)—Genetic factors related to how sexually mature a girl thinks she is influence her sexual behavior, above and beyond her actual physical development, reports a new study.

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