Category: Studies
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Studies Not Universal
Read more: Studies Not UniversalWith all the studies linked here, it’s well worth noting this: Psychological Research Not Always Universal; Studies Should Involve More Cross-Cultural Collaboration. Previously, geographical barriers limited researchers’ ability to develop these relationships. Now, technology, such as Skype, can help scholars facilitate communication and work through possible cultural misunderstandings.
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Video Games v. Pain
Read more: Video Games v. PainHeadline: Video Games Help Relieve Pain. “Virtual reality produces a modulating effect that is endogenous, so the analgesic influence is not simply a result of distraction but may also impact how the brain responds to painful stimuli,” said Jeffrey I. Gold, Ph.D. But what if the pain was distraction in the first place…?
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T.V. for Toddlers
Read more: T.V. for ToddlersToo much T.V. for toddlers leads to problems later, says a Canadian study. Maybe no surprise, but still… [E]ach hour of extra TV exposure in early childhood was associated with a range of issues by the fourth grade…[T]hose with more TV exposure participated less in class and had lower math grades. They suffered about 10…
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“My Kid Wouldn’t Do That”
Read more: “My Kid Wouldn’t Do That”A study shows parents tend to have a skewed views of their teen’s behavior. “Parents…had a very hard time thinking about their own teen children as sexually desiring subjects…At the same time…parents view their teens’ peers as highly sexual, even sexually predatory.”
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Green Exercise
Read more: Green ExerciseA study says exercising for just a little bit–but outdoors, in nature–is good for mood and well-being. Green areas with water added something extra. A blue and green environment seems even better for health…From a health policy perspective, the largest positive effect on self-esteem came from a five-minute dose.