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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:04
Researchers in Residence Puts PhD Researchers in Schools
Written by Keiron Walsh
How would you like a PhD or Post-Doctoral Psychology researcher to visit your school or college and provide up to 24 hours contact time with your students?
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Thursday, 01 July 2010 10:40
Is Psychology Over-reliant on Research in WEIRD Nations?
Written by Keiron Walsh
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have claimed that Psychology's view of human nature is highly distorted because most research is carried out in WIERD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) societies. The researchers also claim that the psychological tendencies of people from these countries are highly unusual compared to the global population.
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A new study from UCLA has found an association between the number of friends a child has at school and academic achievement. Those with more in-school friends than out-of-school friends obtained higher grades.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2010 12:17
Design A Poster to Win A 3 Day Visit to the ATP Conference
Written by Keiron Walsh
Uniview Worldwide, the top supplier of Psychology teaching resources, are offering Psychology teachers the chance to win a 3 day pass to the ATP Psychology Conference at Keele University this summer, including meals and accommodation (worth over £250).
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You can now discuss A Level Psychology on our new forum. There are sections where you can ask for help with A Level Psychology, Discuss the A Level Specifications and there is a general area to discuss any Psychology topics you are interested in.
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Thursday, 17 December 2009 09:25
New Research Shows Learning Styles Are Nonsense
Written by Keiron Walsh
New research has confirmed what we already know: learning styles (i.e., you are a visual learner or an auditory learner) are not real and students do not benefit from being taught in a way that matches that learning style.
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Tuesday, 06 January 2009 16:27
Smoking In Pregnancy Linked to Aggressive Children
Written by Keiron Walsh
Smoking during pregnancy leads to aggression in children, according to a new study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology. After taking into account other factors that also increased aggressive behaviour, such as low income and mothers with a history of antisocial behaviour, smoking was still found to be an aggravating factor.
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Low carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins diet may have a negative effect on exam preparation and performance, according to a new study. Professors, Holly A. Taylor and Robin Kanarek along with former undergraduate Kara Watts and research associate Kristen D'Anci found that compared with participants who reduced calorie intake but still consumed carbohydrates, participants who dieted by cutting out carbohydrates performed worse on tasks involving memory.
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 18:54
Confident Women Are Seen as Lacking Social Skills in Interviews
Written by Keiron Walsh
How to present oneself in an interview is a dilemma we all face. Is it best to show ambition and confidence or modesty and helpfulness? According to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly, both strategies could backfire for women, while men tend to be more successful if they show ambition and confidence.
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Friday, 07 November 2008 13:06
Watching People Inflicting Pain is Pleasurable for Aggressive Adolescents
Written by Keiron Walsh
Unusually aggressive youth may actually enjoy inflicting pain on others, research using brain scans at the University of Chicago shows.
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