Posts Categorized: Lifespan Development

Psychology Update — How to Help a Child With Math Anxiety

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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 Update — All Children 8 and Older Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force Says

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TITLE All Children 8 and Older Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force Says   DESCRIPTION This is an extremely important article for all levels of students in Psychology as well as the Professor.  The article delineates the going crisis of mental health in children that is more evident now than ever as we… Read more »

Psychology Update — There’s a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children. Why?

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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. last month reported a pronounced increase in similar tics (active link to article) based on evidence from a source never before used to… Read more »

Psychology App of the Week –Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard   Click on your platform:    iOS     or      Android   DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and  iTunes Store Manage Alzheimer’s disease with confidence. The Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard app helps physicians and other health care professionals care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the point of… Read more »

3 ARTICLES PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS RELATED TO SLEEP, DREAMING, STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS, & AGING ISSUES

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3 ARTICLES PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS RELATED TO SLEEP, DREAMING, STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS, & AGING ISSUES   ARTICLE #1 TITLE How long you sleep could increase Alzheimer’s, dementia risk   DESCRIPTION As humans get older, their sleep patterns change, and most complain that they either do not get enough sleep, or that the sleep is not as… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — CDC: ADHD

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) URL       https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ DESCRIPTION This is the “official” CDC website for ADHD.  It provides a wealth of resources for providing material for class lecture, discussion, and student papers.

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.

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3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Is ADHD a Real Disorder or One End of a Normal Continuum?   DESCRIPTION This is a wonderful article!  It begins with describing the problems of ADD and ADHD, and then provides a very detailed history of the issues.  The article discusses all aspects historically as… Read more »

Psychology Update — Nature as a Salve for Children With Autism

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TITLE Nature as a Salve for Children With Autism   DESCRIPTION There are many schools and centers that treat autistic children with standard classroom and therapeutic protocols.  However, there is a growing body of literature that has empirically researched new ways of working with autistic children and young adults:  NATURE!   Erin Laraway, at the… Read more »

Psychology Update — The Psychology Behind Sibling Rivalry

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TITLE The Psychology Behind Sibling Rivalry   DESCRIPTION This is a very interesting article that focuses on family life and childhood development.  Specifically the focus is on development of sibling rivalry.  “…according to Jeanine Vivona, a professor of psychology at the College of New Jersey who has studied sibling rivalry, “competition with siblings is just… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Alzheimer’s Foundation

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Foundation URL     http://www.alz.org/ DESCRIPTION This is one of the most knowledgeable and trustable  sources regarding Alzheimer’s Disease.   This site can be used in conjunction with teaching both neuropsychology and aging.   This is a great resource for students interested in the topic of cognition and aging.