TITLE There’s a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children. Why? DESCRIPTION This is an important article to understand psychological disorders among children and adolescents both during and before the pandemic. “Indeed, the C.D.C. reported a pronounced increase in similar tics (active link to article) based on evidence from a source never before used to assess… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Lifespan Development
Psychology Update — How to Help a Child With Math Anxiety
TITLE How to Help a Child With Math Anxiety DESCRIPTION Do you experience math anxiety? A number of studies have begun to exam young children in school settings and their reactions to dealing with mathematics. “Math anxiety is a common psychophysiological reaction characterized by feelings of dread and apprehension, increased heart rate and sweating…. Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD
TITLE Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD URL https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/children-adults-adhd SOURCE American Psychological Association (APA) STREAMING AUDIO ON THE WEBSITE DESCRIPTION (from the website) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being… Read more »
Psychology Update — Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children
TITLE Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children DESCRIPTION This is an important and lengthy article regarding adolescent development and social media screen time. “The nation’s top health official issued an extraordinary public warning on Tuesday about the risks of social media to young people, urging a push to fully understand… Read more »
Psychology Update — More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds
TITLE More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds DESCRIPTION What an interesting finding? With more screen time (up to 4 hours a day) there was less face-to-face interaction between parents and babies. “One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND CTE IN PLAYERS
(This is a reposting due to requests following the end of the SuperBowl and Football season) 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND C.T.E. IN PLAYERS These articles can be used in conjunction with both the scientific method and the chapters on brain and nervous system function. These articles may be useful for motivating… Read more »
Psychology Update — What Is the MIND Diet? And Can It Prevent Dementia?
TITLE What Is the MIND Diet? And Can It Prevent Dementia? DESCRIPTION “Experts have estimated that 40 percent of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented or delayed with certain modifiable factors, such as by prioritizing exercise and sleep and addressing health conditions like hearing loss or hypertension…But a growing body of evidence suggests that diet… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — About Tourette Syndrome
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITES OF THE WEEK TITLE About Tourette Syndrome SOURCE #1: CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention URL: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/facts.html SOURCE #2: Tourette Association of America URL: https://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/what-is-tourette/ DESCRIPTION These are excellent resources for understanding Tourette Syndrome and Tics. The sites provide definitions, research, and explains the different types… Read more »
Psychology Update — Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia
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 – Website of the Week — MAGINATION PRESS FAMILY
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 »
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Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
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