Tag: communication

Study suggests back-and-forth exchanges boost children’s brain response to language

From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: A landmark 1995 study found that children from higher-income families hear about 30 million more words during their first three years of… Read more »

Study suggests ways to be supportive of a stressed-out partner

From the Wake Forest University press release: When we feel supported, we feel less stress. But sometimes we think we are being supportive of a romantic partner and we’re not…. Read more »

Study suggests virtual reality makes journalism immersive, realism makes it credible

From the Penn State press release: Virtual reality technology may help journalists pull an audience into their stories, but they should avoid being too flashy, or their credibility could suffer,… Read more »

Study suggests microblogging may help reduce negative emotions for people with social anxiety

From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Have you ever wanted to tell someone about a tough day at work or scary medical news, but felt nervous about calling… Read more »

Study suggests major life events shared on social media revive dormant connections

From the University of Notre Dame press release: Online social networking has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact with one another, despite idiosyncrasies we all love to hate —… Read more »