Psychology & Psychiatry
No benefit in growth mindset theory, study says
A motivational approach to learning used widely in schools to encourage academic success does not benefit pupils, Edinburgh research suggests.
Sep 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds popular 'growth mindset' educational interventions aren't very effective
A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that "growth mindset interventions," or programs that teach students they can improve their intelligence with effort—and ...
May 22, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do children construct views of themselves?
How do children construct views of themselves and their place in the world? Children's social relationships turn out to be critical. For example, children develop higher self-esteem when their parents treat them warmly. But ...
Sep 29, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smart people may learn music faster
Why do some people learn music more quickly than others?
Nov 15, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Keeping the faith—or your willingness to push yourself—as you grow older
So you could have become a pro footballer when you were younger, you say? Or you were really good at chess? Perhaps you could have been a world-renowned chef?
Jun 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kids should pay more attention to mistakes, study suggests
Children who believe intelligence can grow pay more attention to and bounce back from their mistakes more effectively than kids who think intelligence is fixed, indicates a new study that measured the young participants' ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why "find your passion" is bad advice
Do you have a dream job? New evidence says that, rather than finding your passion, you should develop it instead.
Sep 4, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Simple training module helps teens channel stress, grow in resilience
Adolescents today are more stressed than ever, exhibiting record levels of stress-related mental health problems. Of course, there are plenty of reasons for teens to worry. A global pandemic. War in Europe. Mass shootings, ...
Jul 6, 2022
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Health
True grit – we measured it and found it protected doctors from career burnout
Doctors are under increased pressure today—with hospitals and health settings under strain, extra COVID safety protocols in place, and patients fraught with worry.
Nov 3, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
You can do it! A 'growth mindset' helps us learn
One of the most influential phenomena in education over the last two decades has been that of the "growth mindset". This refers to the beliefs a student has about various capacities such as their intelligence, their ability ...
Mar 10, 2020
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