If I had to describe the mission, the point, the raison d'etre of the entire field of psychology in just one sentence, I would say: Psychology aims to determine the relative extents to which biology and experience determine cognition and behavior." And, as you might expect, there are widely differing schools of thought. Nativists emphasize genetics, biology, and innate mechanisms. By contrast, th
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September 10, 2010
Origins of Mind 101
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August 23, 2010
Cognition, Motivation Linked In The Brain
Whether it's sports, poker or the high-stakes world of business, there are those who always find a way to win when there's money on the table. Now, for the first time, psychology researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are unraveling the workings of a novel brain network that may explain how these "money players" manage to keep their heads in the game...
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August 16, 2010
Developmental Origins of Numerical Cognition
Nearly everyone has heard of developmental dyslexia – a learning disorder characterized by poor reading skills despite otherwise sufficient schooling – but have you heard of developmental dyscalculia? Many people have not. Today begins a week-long series on this lesser-known learning disorder. First, we’ll consider some potentially innate mechanisms of numerical cognition that g
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June 15, 2010
Apple juice improves behavior but not cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, study finds
Apple juice can be a useful supplement for calming the declining moods that are part of the normal progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
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February 23, 2010
Predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s
An assessment has been developed which reliably predicts future performance in cognition and activities of daily living for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers followed 597 patients over 15 years to identify factors associated with slow, intermediate and rapid progression.
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September 16, 2009
Phone Assessment Effective For Evaluating Cognition In The Elderly
Cognitive testing by telephone in elderly individuals is generally as effective as in-person testing, according to a new study.
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August 12, 2009
Formal Education Lessens Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease — Even If Brain Volume Is Already Reduced
Researchers in Europe investigated the effects of formal education on the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. They were able to show that education diminishes the impact of Alzheimer's disease on cognition even if a manifest brain volume loss has already occurred.
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