When ‘Deshawn’ And ‘Greg’ Act Out In Class, Guess Who Gets Branded A Troublemaker DESCRIPTION It is well known that there are disparities found in the discipline of students of differing ethnic and racial differences in public schools. The authors, Okonofua and Eberhart performed two simple experiments that examined stereotype and bias among teachers. In… Read more »
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Psychology Update — MIT Researchers Think They Can Spot Early Signs of Parkinson’s in the Way People Type
MIT Researchers Think They Can Spot Early Signs of Parkinson’s in the Way People Type DESCRIPTION Researchers at MIT have begun a research project that observes and records how individuals type on a standard keyboard. The analysis of patterns of keystrokes has provided evidence for physical state of the individual such as fatigue, drunkenness, and… Read more »
Psychology Update — An overthinking brain can complicate simple tasks
An overthinking brain can complicate simple tasks DESCRIPTION Researchers Danielle Bassett, Muzhi Yang, and others, scanned the brains of their subjects while they learned to play a simple game. It was found that those who had most brain activity in certain areas were slower to learn the game. The authors state, “Comparing the neural activity… Read more »
Psychology Update — Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann: Creativity in Psychotherapy
TITLE Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann: Creativity in Psychotherapy DESCRIPTION Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann stands as a giant in the history of Psychotherapy. Though a psychoanalyst, she pioneered therapy at the famous Chestnut Lodge hospital in the Washington, DC area. She brought her genius to bear in her cases and was not bound by the rigidity of the… Read more »
Psychology Update — Art Therapy — Two articles related to treatment of Jihadists
Art Therapy — Two articles related to treatment of Jihadists Articles #1 Art Therapy for Al-Qaeda and ISIS Aspirants #2 Treating Saudi Arabian Jihadists With Art Therapy DESCRIPTION The articles describe a program in Saudi Arabia wherein young men who have jihadist, Al-Qaeda and Isis leanings under reeducation, rehabilitation, religious training, as well as vocational… Read more »
Psychology Update: 4 Articles on “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?”
Psychology Update: 4 Articles on “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?” Article #1: “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?” SOURCE Milkie, M.A., Nomaguchi, K.M., & Denny, K.E., 2015, Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter, Journal of Marriage… Read more »
CINDERELLA & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT — 3 ARTICLES
CINDERELLA & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT — 3 ARTICLES DESCRIPTION The Smithsonian blog (March 15, 2015) notes that “there is no scarcity of Cinderella tales—folklorists have identified more than 700 different variants around the world. How to explain the popularity of this humble heroine who marries her handsome prince in spite of her treacherous stepsisters and abusive… Read more »
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety Article #1: Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say SOURCE New York Times, March 27, 2015, By Melissa Eddy, Dan Bilefsky, & Nicola Clark LINK TO RESOURCE (shortened URL) http://tinyurl.com/pgphs34 Article #2: Blocking the Paths… Read more »
DRESS GATE — 3 ARTICLES & VIDEO
DRESS GATE — 3 ARTICLES & VIDEO DESCRIPTION Strangely there has been a controversy that erupted over the internet regarding whether a woman’s dress was “white and gold” or “blue and black.” Numerous articles and arguments ensued and apparently have been raging around the world. What color is the dress? Why is the dress judged… Read more »
WHEN GRIEF WON’T RELENT
WHEN GRIEF WON’T RELENT DESCRIPTION Jane Brody, of the New York Times, examines the topic of complicated grief. She contrasts the normal grieving process with “…complicated grief, an extreme, unrelenting reaction to loss that persists for more than six months and can result in a serious risk to health.” Interviews with those who treat grief… Read more »
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Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
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