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The Perceptual Development “Window” In the First Year of Life
The dramatic changes within the first year of development
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Bayesian Reasoning: Navigation through Uncertain Decisions
Bayesian Reasoning: What is it and how can it help our decision-making? In this article, we explain the Bayes’ Theorem, discuss contexts where bayesian reasoning is important, and review research on how to improve one’s bayesian reasoning.
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How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Families?
Are you a stressed out parent? You’re not alone, and research can help.
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What is Emotional Intelligence and Can It Be Improved?
Is there a separate aspect of intelligence that dictates our interactions with other people? And is our ability to understand and manage emotions a skill that we can improve?
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Do children who sleep more retain more words?
What might influence some children to retain more words than others? Significant research holds an explanation: sleep.
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Complimenting Kids: The Nuances of Praise
Paying a child a compliment can cost a lot more than you would think.
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Applying the Pausing Principle to University Classes
Large lectures can lack student engagement and be distracting. However, introducing lecture pauses with peer discussion can improve learning by facilitating meaningful interaction with course content.
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Diurnal Patterns of Cortisol
This article is authored by Kriseira Lamas-Krauletz and Danny Rahal and is part of the 2020 pre-graduate spotlight series. Background Racial/ethnic minorities are more vulnerable to mental and physical health problems such as mood disorders, anxiety, and obesity. These differences in health outcomes may be due to stressful life circumstances, recent and long-term perceived discrimination,…
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How Can You Help Your Child During Stressful Times?
As the world adjusts to multiple difficult stressors, children will likely need increased support to process these changes and manage their emotions. Here’s how you can be there for children’s emotional needs!
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Gender Differences in Depression: The Role of Inflammation
This article is authored by Eva Li, Samantha Eisert, and Danny Rahal and is part of the 2020 pre-graduate spotlight week. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the US affecting 7.1% of the adult population (NIMH, 2017), and it can greatly reduce individuals’…