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 »
Posts Categorized: Lifespan Development
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.
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
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
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
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.
Psychology Update — Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests
TITLE Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests DESCRIPTION The fields of Neurology and Psychology are moving forward on cutting edge research in the understanding of several diseases that include, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia. The hope is to be able to predict the diseases long before the manifest so that therapies can… Read more »
Psychology Podcast of the Week — CHILD IN MIND
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME CHILD IN MIND by The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (Click on the icon or the iOS link below) iOS: (free) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/child-in-mind/id1122056877?mt=2 DESCRIPTION (from iTunes) This is an older podcast that was developed in 2016 and 2017. There are 7 episodes. … Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — MH&A: Getting Help
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK MH&A: Getting Help Glossary of Medical and Mental Health Terms URL http://www.mhaging.org/help/glossary.html DESCRIPTION This is a very useful website for a listing of mental health terms in the form of a glossary. It can be a resource when needing terms related to psychopathology and mental health that are not found… Read more »
Psychology Update — How to Spot Depression in Young Children
TITLE How to Spot Depression in Young Children DESCRIPTION Depression in young children is often difficult “to spot” and may have different symptoms than those in later childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Through the pandemic many have struggled with emotional difficulties — this article does an excellent job in focusing on “how to spot depression… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — The Teratology Society
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK The Teratology Society URL http://www.teratology.org/generalpublic.asp DESCRIPTION This is an excellent website resource offering accurate information regarding the topic. It can be used in conjunction with the developmental chapters of the textbook and used as part of the nature-nurture discussion. The information is up to date, and considering the current… Read more »