The key to language is universal psychology, not universal grammar
What makes language special is part of what makes us special, so understanding what language is made of and how we learn it brings us closer to our human nature.
Aug 24, 2020
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What makes language special is part of what makes us special, so understanding what language is made of and how we learn it brings us closer to our human nature.
Aug 24, 2020
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When one talks about parenting, an image of the sensitive, caring mother—but not father—responding to a young child's emotional needs often comes to mind.
Jun 23, 2020
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A new study from the George Mason University Arts Research Center and published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts found a link between arts elective courses in music, dance, visual art and ...
Mar 12, 2019
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Those who set realistic goals can hope for a higher level of well-being. The key for later satisfaction is whether their life goals are seen as attainable and what they mean to the person, as psychologists from the University ...
Feb 18, 2019
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Lack of diversity in psychological research is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to an Australian academic.
Jun 13, 2017
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As more and more lesbian and gay adults adopt children, controversies continue regarding comparative parenting skills and the impact on the children.
Oct 24, 2016
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Sharing with others and getting something back: Preschoolers expect someone who has benefitted from their generosity to reciprocate when an opportunity arises to do so.
Aug 9, 2016
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Children who sometimes lack sympathy for others are more likely to share resources with those friends if they respect their morals suggests a paper published today (March 2, 2015) in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology.
Mar 2, 2015
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A new study published today in The British Journal of Developmental Psychology has found that conversations mothers have with their daughters tend to contain more emotional words and content, than the conversations they have ...
Nov 12, 2014
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Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov, Charles Darwin – all eminent scientists who made major contributions to the understanding of human and animal behavior. They achieved their lofty reputations primarily during the 19th ...
Sep 26, 2014
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