Psychology & Psychiatry
Child development experts discover potential upside to prenatal stress
Prenatal stress might not be so bad for babies after all, depending on how they are raised.
Feb 7, 2018
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Psychological Science
Psychology & Psychiatry
Social isolation health message fails to cut through
Social isolation has been shown to pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise – but that message is failing to get through to the community.
Feb 5, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We view ourselves and those we care about through 'rose-tinted glasses', study says
New research from City, University of London, University of Oxford and Yale University has shown that we see our own lives, and also those we care about, through 'rose-tinted glasses'.
Feb 2, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
College branding makes beer more salient to underage students
In recent years, major beer companies have tried to capitalize on the salience of students' university affiliations, unveiling marketing campaigns and products—such as "fan cans," store displays, and billboard ads—that ...
Jan 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Better decision-making for the planet
We might think we have control of the mix of decisions we make during the day. But it turns out that our brain gives us subconscious nudges, preferring some choices over others.
Jan 5, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Will I look dumb?' When virtual assistants deter help-seeking
Virtual assistants have become increasingly sophisticated—and more humanlike—since the days when Clippy asked if you needed help with your document. These assistants are intended to make programs and apps easier to use, ...
Jan 4, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pong paddles and perception: Our actions influence what we see
Most people think of vision as simply a function of information the eye gathers - what the eye alone sees.
Jan 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Augmented-reality technology could help treat 'lazy eye'
When signals between the brain and one eye go awry, input from the other eye can become predominant, a condition called amblyopia or "lazy eye." Amblyopia is common and it is typically treated by forcing the less dominant ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Goldwater Rule 'gagging' psychiatrists no longer relevant, analysis finds
The rationale for the Goldwater Rule—which prohibits psychiatrists from publicly commenting on the mental health of public figures they have not examined in person—does not hold up to current scientific scrutiny, a new ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Preschool program helps boost skills necessary for academic achievement
Children growing up in poverty face many challenges, but a preschool program that aims to improve social and emotional skills may help increase their focus and improve learning in the classroom, according to researchers.
Dec 5, 2017
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