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 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.

Psychology Update — Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »