Babies rely on the observations of others

Eight-month-old babies rely more on other people's attention than on their own observations, a study shows.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
July 10, 2023 ~5 min

Can parents give their children too much attention?

There is a link between huge amounts of parental attention and the development of narcissistic traits in children.

Amy Brown, Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University • conversation
June 23, 2023 ~8 min


Dobble: what is the psychology behind the game?

Dobble is a card game that originated in France in 2009. It involves observation, articulation and speed.

Helen Hodgetts, Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
April 25, 2023 ~6 min

Healthiest noise level for the office is about 50 decibels

Too much or too little noise in the office can harm our well-being, research finds. The ideal is about 50 decibels.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 3, 2023 ~7 min

2022 wasn't the year of Cleopatra – so why was she the most viewed page on Wikipedia?

Small design decisions by big tech companies can play a role in directing our attention.

Taha Yasseri, Associate Professor, School of Sociology; Geary Fellow, Geary Institute for Public Policy, University College Dublin • conversation
Jan. 12, 2023 ~7 min

Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing children and adolescents. But research shows that early screening – including in school settings – can identify children who are at risk.

Elana Bernstein, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton • conversation
Oct. 17, 2022 ~11 min

Grammar and Attention

VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 8, 2022 ~6 min

Could neurotechnology make lawyers smarter workers?

Neurotechnology could mean law firms soon track ‘billable units of attention’ rather than billable hours.

Ian Daly, Lecturer in Brain-Computer Interfaces, University of Essex • conversation
Aug. 30, 2022 ~8 min


Kids born before 39 weeks may have higher risk of ADHD

A new study finds that children born before 39 weeks gestation are more likely to experience symptoms associated with ADHD.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 15, 2022 ~5 min

White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, a trend that might in part be driven by overdiagnosis. A new study finds that white children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD.

Paul L. Morgan, Eberly Fellow, Professor of Education and Demography, and Director of the Center for Educational Disparities Research, Penn State • conversation
July 6, 2022 ~5 min

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