Tag: developmental psychology

Study suggests knowledge of fractions and long division predicts long-term math success

From the Carnegie Mellon University press release via Physorg: From factory workers to Wall Street bankers, a reasonable proficiency in math is a crucial requirement for most well-paying jobs in… Read more »

Study suggests impact of parents’ marital problems may persist from childhood into adolescence

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital discord is a significant social problem for children, sometimes leading to problems in health and well-being. A… Read more »

Researchers develop robot capable of learning language through “conversation”

From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: A robot analogous to a child between 6 and 14 months old can develop rudimentary linguistic skills through interaction with… Read more »

Study suggests early learning about spatial relationships boosts understanding of numbers

From the University of Chicago press release via EurekAlert!: Children who are skilled in understanding how shapes fit together to make recognizable objects also have an advantage when it comes… Read more »

Study suggests children’s use of imagination has increased despite less time for play

From the Case Western Reserve University press release: Children today may be busier than ever, but Case Western Reserve University psychologists have found that their imagination hasn’t suffered – in… Read more »

Study suggests memory training unlikely to help in treating ADHD, boosting IQ

From the American Psychological Association press release via Newswise: Working memory training is unlikely to be an effective treatment for children suffering from disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity or dyslexia, according… Read more »

Study suggests playful games promote reading development

From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Short but intense training sessions in the form of structured language games from the age of four can stimulate children’s early… Read more »