Psychology's diversity problem
Lack of diversity in psychological research is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to an Australian academic.
View ArticleNo differences noted over time for children of gay, lesbian adoptive parents
As more and more lesbian and gay adults adopt children, controversies continue regarding comparative parenting skills and the impact on the children.
View ArticleChildrens' decision making—Rules of thumb are learned with time
Children as young as nine years old use rules of thumb systematically when making decisions. But they are not as good as older children at telling when it is helpful to do so. Researchers at the Max...
View ArticleDevelopmental psychology: Little strategists
Sharing with others and getting something back: Preschoolers expect someone who has benefitted from their generosity to reciprocate when an opportunity arises to do so.
View ArticleDeciphering the role of brain layers
New research from the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, sheds light into the role of layers in the brain....
View ArticleLearning categorical information gives children a feeling of deja vu
During development, children must learn both broad facts about the world (that dogs have four legs, for example) and information that is more specific (that the family dog is scared of snow). While...
View ArticleEmotion knowledge fosters attentiveness
Young children, who possess a good understanding of their own emotions and of those of their fellow human beings early on, suffer fewer attention problems than their peers with a lower emotional...
View ArticleKids who lack sympathy more likely to share with virtuous friends
Children who sometimes lack sympathy for others are more likely to share resources with those friends if they respect their morals suggests a paper published today (March 2, 2015) in the British...
View ArticleMothers nurture emotions in girls over boys, new study finds
A new study published today in The British Journal of Developmental Psychology has found that conversations mothers have with their daughters tend to contain more emotional words and content, than the...
View ArticleNew study lists top psychologists of modern era
Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov, Charles Darwin – all eminent scientists who made major contributions to the understanding of human and animal behavior. They achieved their lofty reputations...
View ArticleStudy provides new insight into how toddlers learn verbs
Parents can help toddlers' language skills by showing them a variety of examples of different actions, according to new research from the University of Liverpool.
View ArticleHow mothers help children explore right and wrong
There's no question that mothers want their children to grow up to be good people—but less is known about how they actually help their offspring sort out different types of moral issues.
View ArticleA better approach to diagnosing autism
As the number of children with autism increases nationwide, the need for effective and consistent clinical diagnosis is growing. A statewide committee recently published new guidelines designed to...
View Article'Free play' is vital to children's healthy development, psychologist says
The importance of play—crucial for children's healthy psychological development and ability to thrive in life—is woefully underestimated by parents and educators, according to Peter Gray, a Boston...
View ArticleResearch reveals surprising results about kids' capacity for scientific literacy
(Medical Xpress)—It turns out kids can understand complex scientific concepts – like natural selection – far beyond what anyone would have expected.
View ArticleRacial bias in pain perception appears among children as young as 7
A new University of Virginia psychology study has found that a sample of mostly white American children – as young as 7, and particularly by age 10 – report that black children feel less pain than...
View ArticleAttractive adults gain the trust of children
An adult with an attractive face is more likely to gain the trust of children, new research has found. Published in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology, the study revealed both boys and...
View ArticleOldest-old women less happy with husbands
Having a husband in old age doesn't necessarily make a woman happy, research from Flinders University reveals.
View ArticleChronic aggressive behavior in boys: Epigenetic sources?
Chronic aggressive behaviour exhibited by some boys from disadvantaged families may be due to epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood. This is highlighted by two studies conducted by a...
View ArticlePsychopathic traits in teenagers not cast in stone
Most youths are concerned about other people's feelings, they feel bad or guilty when they have done something wrong and they adhere to social rules. A small group of youths, however, does not. These...
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