Description: While there are many known functions of sleep, scientists now believe that another function that occurs during the sleep cycles is the cleaning out and clearing the brain of toxins that have built up throughout the waking day. The scientists call this the “glymphatic system” in that it involves the glial cells of the… Read more »
Posts By: David Berg
Food Is a Death Sentence to These Kids
Description: This NY Times Magazine article discusses the chromosomal abnormality called Prader-Willi syndrome which eventually causes a continual food craving and the problem of never feeling full or satisfied. The article begins with a case discussion of a young woman and her development from birth through adolescence and difficulties the parents have experienced coping with… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Chronicle of Higher Education VITAE
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK FOR THE PROFESSOR This site from the Chronicle of Higher Education is specifically for you, the professor. This week’s entries feature two articles from the Chronicle Of Higher Education section VITAE. This section of the CHE is aimed at a sympathetic understanding of what, you the professor, must deal… Read more »
Scientific/Critical Thinking: 4 Articles DEALING WITH SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
Four articles are presented this week. Each deals with the common theme of scientific and critical thinking about events in the news. These can be used for a discussion (see at the end) of viewing events through a “social science lens.” You may decide to pick and choose which article is of most usefulness for… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
