Edited by Marc H. Bornstein, and Michael E. Lamb. Noted as one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the field, Developmental Science, 6th Edition introduces readers to all of areas in developmental psychology: neuroscience, genetics, perception, cognition, language, emotion, self, and social interaction. Each of the world-renowned contributors…ISBN: 9781848728714Published Sep 20,
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September 21, 2010
Developmental Science
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July 28, 2010
Low Social Interaction Harms Lifespan on a Par with Obesity, Smoking, Inactivity
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A new study from the US suggests that social interaction should be considered an important factor for extending lifespan, on a par with other health and lifestyle factors, to the extent that low social interaction harms longevity as much as alcoholism and smoking, has more impact than lack of exercise, and is twice as harmful as obesity...
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June 4, 2010
Spending time in nature makes people feel more alive, study shows
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Being outside in nature makes people feel more alive, finds a series of studies. And that sense of increased vitality exists above and beyond the energizing effects of physical activity and social interaction that are often associated with our forays into the natural world.
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May 31, 2010
Talking pain – seeking validation: Social interaction in pain
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While we might laugh about the so-called typical ‘I will fix it’ response of some men when their partners talk about problems (when what the woman really wants is a hug), it seems that much of our research into pain behaviour, particularly verbal expressions of pain, has missed something. I’m not a major reader of … Read more... Cano, A., & Williams, A. (
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February 4, 2010
Link Between Excessive Internet Use And Depression
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People who spend a lot of time browsing the net are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its kind in the West by University of Leeds psychologists. Researchers found striking evidence that some users have developed a compulsive internet habit, whereby they replace real-life social interaction with online chat rooms and social networking sites...
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December 10, 2009
Physical education teachers play key role in getting students to like playing sports
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What factors have an influence in making us like sport in the physical education classes we receive in school? According to a new investigation, physical education teaching staff must develop the responsibility, encourage social interaction and avoid making comparisons between the pupils. The objective is to make us feel capable of doing physical exercise and playing sport throughout our lives.
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December 1, 2009
Early Intervention Very Effective For Toddlers With Autism, Small Study
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A small US study involving toddlers diagnosed with autism, some as as young as 18 months old, showed that intensive early intervention delivered by trained specialists and parents was very effective and improved IQ, social interaction and language ability.
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November 30, 2009
Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
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A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism -- some as young as 18 months -- is effective for improving IQ, language ability and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found.
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Study Finds Early Intervention For Toddlers With Autism Highly Effective
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A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism - some as young as 18 months - is effective for improving IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found. "This is the first controlled study of an intensive early intervention that is appropriate for children with autism who are less than 2½ years of age.
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October 29, 2009
Social networks of murder
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I'm just reading a long but gripping study that used social network analysis to look at murder as a social interaction between gangs in Chicago to understand how stable networks of retaliation are sustained over time.However, I was struck by this bit in the introduction, which really highlights the social nature of murder:But we know that murder is not in fact such a random matter. It is first an
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