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Why are some White People so Mad about Critical Race Theory?
Why are some White people so upset about critical race theory?Where do these reactions stem from?What are some ways to teach the lessons of CRT without pissing people off?To get to the bottom of these questions, let’s take a look at CRT and then unpack some concepts from social psychology that help shed light on…
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Behavioral Economics: How Psychology Can Inform Other Fields
Picture this: Two economists are going on a leisurely stroll together when they stumble upon a one-hundred-dollar bill lying on the sidewalk. The two promptly walk past it without giving it much attention. One of the economists turns and says, “Did we just pass a $100 bill on the ground?” The other economist replies, “Of…
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Dos and Don’ts of Fostering Positive Body Image for Children and Adolescents
Teaching child and adolescents to be critical about what media they are consuming and setting a positive example regarding acceptance of all body shapes and sizes can help to protect against poor body image and disordered eating.
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The Asian and Asian-American Struggle Amidst COVID-19
What is the impact of the pandemic and ongoing Anti-Asian sentiment on the Asian experience in the U.S.? And what can we – Asians, Asian-Americans, and their allies – do to help mitigate this hate and support these communities? Read here to find out.
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Go Blue: The Effects of Blue Light on Memory
Ever wondered what can be done to improve learning, studying, or working? Research reveals the benefits of utilizing blue light to increase attentiveness, memory, and cognitive efficiency.
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Make it Stick: How Intentional Usage of Encoding Strategies by Students and Instructors Can Improve Learning and Memory
Are you interested in ways to enhance learning and memory for yourself or interested in improving your students’ learning? See this article for top tips to help students boost memory and learning as well as tips for better teaching skills.
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How do underage youth access vaping products?
Despite legal actions to curb underage use of e-cigarettes, youth continue to access vapes through a myriad of methods. A recent qualitative study explores the topic of underage access with young adults who vape regularly.
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Rallying for Environmental Justice
Communities of color are more likely to be disproportionately subjected to more pollution and toxic materials, as well as more likely to live near hazardous waste sites, which have lead to protests and demonstrations. Social psychology has highlighted which psychological mechanisms give rise to collective action, among which are a sense of anger and group…
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What’s All the Buzz About Bayes?
For a practical example, imagine that one day while strolling around your house, you notice that your fine china display has been smashed into pieces. You suspect that a burglar broke into your home and destroyed your precious dishware. You figure doing a Bayesian hypothesis test could help you get to the bottom of what…
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What’s in an Eponym? The Ethics and Efficacy of Eponym Use in Education
Do you know what a Magnolia tree and the Pythagorean Theorem have in common? They are both eponyms, which are terms derived from people’s names (Strous & Edelman, 2007). Eponyms are often used to honor someone’s achievements, however, sometimes the person rewarded with a finding named after them was not actually the one to discover…