Posts By: David Berg

Psychology Update — Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia

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TITLE Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia DESCRIPTION This is a short interesting article that focuses on the problem of dyslexia and possible links to genes.  “Millions of Americans have dyslexia, a language-based learning disability that makes reading and spelling more difficult. Studies have suggested that the condition runs in families, but no research had… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Breathing Exercises to Relieve Stress and Improve Health

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TITLE 3 Breathing Exercises to Relieve Stress and Improve Health   DESCRIPTION This is a genuinely fascinating article.  The medical researchers (including Psychologists and Psychiatrists) have performed research investigating “breath work”.  “Over the last few decades, research has started to confirm what ancient cultures around the world have long believed: Breath work, the practice of… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — TED Ed Lessons Worth Sharing

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PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS OF THE WEEK TITLE TED Ed Lessons Worth Sharing URL       http://ed.ted.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&qs=psychology#tededlessons (Tiny Url)  http://tinyurl.com/zjprsnh   DESCRIPTION “TED-Ed Original lessons feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators.” We all know about TED talks, but did you know that some professors have developed lessons around these presentations.  The… Read more »

Psychology Update – Website of the Week — MAGINATION PRESS FAMILY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Magination Press Family URL       https://www.maginationpressfamily.org DESCRIPTION From the website: “Magination Press Family combines the expertise and resources of the American Psychological Association and its children’s book imprint, Magination Press. We’ve created these dedicated sites to provide accessible information for parents, educators, and other caregivers about managing… Read more »

Psychology Update — Can insects have culture?  Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it’s possible

Posted by & filed under Animal Behavior Studies, Introduction To Psychology, Learning, Psychology Update.

TITLE Can insects have culture?  Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it’s possible   DESCRIPTION (This article is both reading the transcript or listening to the 3-minute broadcast.) “What do you have in common with a bumblebee – an affinity for flowers, maybe, or an appreciation of honey, perhaps? Well, now new research shows that we may share… Read more »

Psychology Update App Of The Week — PAR TOOLKIT

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APP OF THE WEEK PAR  TOOLKIT   (Click on your platform):  (free)       iOS    &    Android   DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store “The PAR Assessment Toolkit provides quick access to the tools you use on a daily basis! Features include a normal curve, a conversion chart, a compliancy calculator, an… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 articles related to the topic of Sensation and Perception

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This week’s Psychology Update presents 3 articles related to the topic of Sensation and Perception.  Though the articles focus on different sensory and perceptual systems, the studies are fascinating and demonstrate the importance of understanding Psychology and Behavior in the context of S&P.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE How Do You Smell? | Science   DESCRIPTION… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Posted by & filed under Animal Behavior Studies, Cognitive Psychology, Introduction To Psychology, Learning, Lecture Enhancement/Student Engagement, Psychology Update, Sensation and Perception, Thinking, Language, and Intelligence.

3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR ARTICLE #1 TITLE A Dog’s View of Optical Illusions Researchers are using visual tricks to try to better understand canine perception.   DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating article for many reasons.   Aside from the researchers curiosity, the idea of studying dogs and optical illusions give us more information… Read more »

Psychology Update — New traumatic brain injury test is ‘game-changing’ (VIDEO)

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TITLE New traumatic brain injury test is ‘game-changing,’ concussion experts say There are millions of TBI hospitalizations and deaths each year.   DESCRIPTION This is a popular article given interests in injuries that occur in football season. What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?  “TBI is a disruption in normal brain function caused by a blow… Read more »

Psychology Update — A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever

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TITLE A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever   DESCRIPTION AT THE END OF FOOTBALL SEASON AND LONG TERM INJURIES TO PLAYERS This is an important article regarding C.T.E., or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (live link).  The condition is most associated with older former N.F.L. football players, and the fact that… Read more »