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Reasoning Is Sharper in a Foreign Language


The Road to Language Learning Is Iconic

Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even in the absence of formal instruction. New research on young children’s use of British Sign Language (BSL) sheds light on some of the mechanisms that may endow children with this amazing ability. ... More>


New Insights on Child Development From Psychological Science

New insights on child development from Psychological Science and Current Directions in Psychological Science. ... More>


Reasoning Is Sharper in a Foreign Language


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When it Comes to Department Name, ‘Psychology’ Is #1

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APS Treasurer Roberta L. Klatzky revisits an September 2011 Observer article on how US psychology departments are changing their names to reflect the field. Klatzky shares updates on the current distribution of departmental monikers. ... More>