Category: Learning

Study suggests parenting and childhood temperament may predict political leanings in adulthood

Sue October 24, 2012 Comments Off

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Political mindsets are the product of an individual’s upbringing, life experiences, and environment. But are there specific experiences that lead a person… Read more »

Study suggests self-control may not be a limited resource after all

Sue October 23, 2012 Comments Off

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: So many acts in our daily lives – refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets,… Read more »

Study suggests children with autism may recognize socially inappropriate behavior, but have difficulty articulating why the behavior is considered wrong

Sue October 23, 2012 Comments Off

From the Public Library of Science press release via ScienceDaily: Children with autism have difficulty identifying inappropriate social behavior, and even when successful, they are often unable to justify why… Read more »

Category: Learning

Study suggests parenting and childhood temperament may predict political leanings in adulthood

Study suggests self-control may not be a limited resource after all

Study suggests children with autism may recognize socially inappropriate behavior, but have difficulty articulating why the behavior is considered wrong

Researchers look at basis in brain for social decisions, reactions

Study suggests family history of alcoholism may add to damaging effects of prenatal alcohol exposure

Study examines role of parental influence in college students’ financial behaviour

Study suggests language is shaped by brain’s desire for clarity and ease

Mouse study finds brain features used to adjust vocal pitch

Study suggests brain scans may reflect children’s reading ability

Study suggests sleeping on a problem can be helpful