Tag: developmental psychology

Study suggests babies can distinguish between leaders and bullies

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: A new study finds that 21-month-old infants can distinguish between respect-based power asserted by a leader and fear-based power wielded by… Read more »

Study suggests language acquisition in toddlers improved by predictable situations

From the Arizona State University press release: The first few years of a child’s life are crucial for learning language, and though scientists know the “when,” the “how” is still… Read more »

Study suggests today’s kids are better at delaying gratification

From the American Psychological Association press release: Some 50 years since the original “marshmallow test” in which most preschoolers gobbled up one treat immediately rather than wait several minutes to… Read more »

Study suggests that kids understand fairness from a young age

From the University of Michigan press release: From a young age, children have a nuanced understanding of fairness. New University of Michigan research indicates that children as young as 5… Read more »

Study suggests parents’ explanations of peer interactions affect how children interpret peers’ behavior

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Young children are more likely to behave aggressively if they think other children want to hurt them — for example,… Read more »

Study suggests children’s language skills affect academic performance

From the University of Washington press release: Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation — the… Read more »

Study suggests attentive adults increase children’s ability to empathize

From the Lund University press release: For human beings to function socially, they need to be able to perceive, understand, and talk about others’ mental states, such as beliefs, desires… Read more »