Tag: education

Study suggests education improves decision-making ability

From the Cornell University press release: There has been interest across behavioral and social sciences – including psychology, economics and education – in whether people are born to be rational… Read more »

Study suggests strategic indulgence key to maximizing the college experience

From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Want to maximize the college experience? It’s not just about grades. High performing students, as measured by their grade point… Read more »

Study examines effect of social class on communication behaviours

From the Goethe University Frankfurt press release: Are people with more money and education dominating and less warm? A social-psychological study at Goethe University scrutinizes stereotypes. How is our behavior… Read more »

Study suggests childhood sibling dynamics may predict differences in college education

From the Penn State press release: The effects of sibling relationships may go beyond childhood bickering and bonding, according to Penn State researchers who found that these relationships may predict… Read more »

Study suggests grouping students into ability-based sets holds back less able pupils

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Students classed as less able are being hindered by being grouped into ability-based sets, according to new research published today in the Cambridge… Read more »

Study suggests robot learning can help improve student engagement

From the Michigan State University press release: The first-ever study of Michigan State University’s pioneering robot-learning course shows that online students who use the innovative robots feel more engaged and… Read more »