3 Articles Regarding ADHD and Developmental Issues TITLE #1 Article #1 Children May Not Actually ‘Grow Out’ Of ADHD After All DESCRIPTION Brain changes and memory problems tend to persist into adulthood. Most of us, as professional Psychologists, have been led to believe that children grow out of ADHD naturally as they progress beyond… Read more »
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Psychology Website of the Week — Association For Psychological Science
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Association For Psychological Science URL http://www.psychologicalscience.org/ DESCRIPTION “APS is the premiere international organization solely dedicated to the advancement of psychological science. APS works diligently to increase support for psychological research and to promote the use of science-based psychology in the development of public policy.” The APS site provides a wealth of… Read more »
Psychology Update — Three Articles on Alzheimer’s Disease, Pets, Aging and Dementia
Three Articles on Alzheimer’s Disease, Pets, Aging and Dementia TITLE ARTICLE #1A Study Finds That Women Slip Into Dementia Faster Than Men ARTICLE #1B Studies add to evidence that women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s DESCRIPTION A number of presentations at the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference demonstrated that women have a higher incidence of… Read more »
Psychology App Of The Week — LUMOSITY
APP OF THE WEEK LUMOSITY Click on your platform: iOS & Android (free for the basic version) DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store Train your Memory, Attention, and more. Used by over 70 million people worldwide, Lumosity creates a Personalized Training Program that challenges your brain. Your program will adapt to… Read more »
Psychology Website Of The Week —
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE National Institute Of Neurological Disorders and Stroke URL http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alzheimersdisease/alzheimersdisease.htm DESCRIPTION This National Institute of Health site provides a wealth of information on Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Stroke. It can serve as a resource for teaching neuroscience, aging, organic psychopathology, cognition and aging. It can be viewed as a “trusted” site… Read more »
Psychology Update — Antidepressant Paxil Is Unsafe for Teenagers, New Analysis Says
TITLE Antidepressant Paxil Is Unsafe for Teenagers, New Analysis Says DESCRIPTION Of interest for Psychology in the news is that a number of studies have been retracted due to either failures in replication, reanalysis of data, or outright fraud. The study that reassessed the use of Paxil in adolescence has found that it is not… Read more »
Psychology Update — We Don’t Really Understand Autism In Girls, And That’s A Problem
TITLE We Don’t Really Understand Autism In Girls, And That’s A Problem DESCRIPTION A study of about 800 children with autism found gender differences in a core feature of the disorder, as well as in the youngsters’ brain structures. A recent study comparing boys and girls on the autism spectrum found that there are gender… Read more »
Psychology Update — You Asked: Are My Devices Messing With My Brain?
You Asked: Are My Devices Messing With My Brain? DESCRIPTION The answer to the question: Are My Devices Messing With My Brain? is a resounding YES. Simply put, the distractibility value of checking a phone, tablet, computer for messages and email is extremely high. High enough to pull us off an important task that may… Read more »
Psychology Website Of The Week — Sue Frantz — Technology For Academics
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Sue Frantz — Technology For Academics URL http://www.suefrantz.com/ DESCRIPTION Sue Frantz does has an amazing site! At this site you can read reviews of new technology, hardware, applications, and get a myriad of other information regarding technology for academics. Go to the site, bookmark it as one of your favorites… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Articles Relating to Various Aspects of Depression
3 Articles Relating to Various Aspects of Depression — These articles cover a broad range and can be tailored for various aspects of topics in teaching. TITLE Article #1: There’s a New Treatment for Severe Depression—With Fewer Side Effects DESCRIPTION ElectroConvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT) has been around for decades as a last resort for treating… Read more »
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