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Making meaningful connections to improve learning
Confession: I barely passed Multivariable Calculus in college. This came as an unpleasant surprise to me, as I had done well in high school math classes. How could this have happened?
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Decline in delinquency: Changing what it means to be a teen
When you think of teens, do you think of risky behavior? Most of us would say yes, but now more than ever before we would be wrong.
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The Difficulties and Rewards of Publishing Papers in Psychological Journals
A brief insight into the process of publishing your research in psychological journals.
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The Danger of Focusing on Obesity as a Risk Factor for COVID-19
If you were to Google the terms “obesity” and “COVID-19,” you would likely be inundated with articles about how larger-bodied people who contract COVID-19 are more likely to have severe symptoms, experience longer lasting problems, and die from the virus. Spreading this potentially overstated claim can perpetuate the harmful weight stigma that already exists in…
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Priming in Action: How We Are Influenced Without Even Knowing
Priming studies examine how certain stimuli can unconsciously influence our thoughts and behavior. While priming research has come under scrutiny over the past few years, social priming studies can aid in the understanding of biases and prejudice.
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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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How do Neuroscientists See Brain Activity?
How to find a penny in a dark room? Make the penny light up by itself.
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Using Self-Compassion to Reduce Negative Self-Talk
You are likely your own harshest critic. Cultivating self-compassion can soften your inner critic, boost your mood, and improve your outlook.
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The Benefits of Higher Social Status: Climbing the Social Ladder
This article is authored by Samantha Eisert and Danny Rahal and is part of the 2020 pre-graduate spotlight series. We live within a complex social hierarchy where access to resources is unequal, and the richest people with the most resources and respect are considered to be at the top of the hierarchy and the poorest…
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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!