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Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD in Kids with Genetic Mutation
Exposure to miniscule amounts of lead may contribute to ADHD symptoms in children who have a particular gene mutation, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “This research is valuable to the scientific community as it bridges genetic and environmental factors and helps to illustrate one possible route to ADHD. Further, it demonstrates the potential to ultimately prevent conditions like ADHD by understanding how genes and environmental exposures combine,” says lead researcher Joel Nigg, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the OHSU School of Medicine.
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Tutoriel sur la prévention du plagiat : comment éviter les formes communes de plagiat
La version originale de ce tutoriel a été développée par le Dr. Kosha D. Bramesfeld Il a été traduit avec la permission de l’auteure par Marie-Claude Richard, Ph.D. et Sophie Dubé, doctorante en psychologie, à l’automne 2015. Coordonnées de l’auteure : Dr. Kosha Bramesfeld Ryerson University Department of Psychology 350 Victoria Street Toronto, Ont. Canada M5B 2K3 kbramesfeld@psych.ryerson.ca OU kbramesfeld@gmail.com Droits d’auteur 2015 par Kosha D.
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Helping Healthy Habits Stick
A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits.
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SBST to Accept Fellowship Applications Through Jan. 24
The application deadline is approaching for fellowships with the new White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST) created by President Obama. The SBST is seeking new team members for a 1-year fellowship in Washington, D.C. beginning in October 2016. Fellows must have substantial experience in a social or behavioral science field, including psychology, economics, statistics, and political science. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 24. Information about the responsibilities and qualifications of Fellow and Associate Fellows, and details on how to apply are available at https://sbst.gov/apply.
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Questionnaire sur la prévention du plagiat
Présentation suggérée du questionnaire : J'ai créé cette banque de questions afin d’évaluer la compréhension par les étudiants du tutoriel sur la prévention du plagiat. Le questionnaire est configuré à l’intérieur du système de gestion de cours en ligne. Le format en ligne permet au professeur une certaine souplesse. Par exemple, une option serait de présenter un questionnaire comprenant 10 questions qui reprend, au hasard, deux questions (une question vrai ou faux et une question à choix multiples) provenant de chacune des cinq sections du tutoriel. Je permets aux étudiants de reprendre le questionnaire autant de fois qu'ils le désirent jusqu'à ce qu’ils le maîtrisent.
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The Secret of Building Successful Teams
Successful organizations depend on successful teamwork, and according to Arizona State University psychological scientist Nancy J. Cooke what you think you know about teamwork is probably wrong; creating a high-performing team is about much more than simply trying to recruit the best and the brightest (which research shows can backfire anyway). For tasks that require a high degree of cognitive complexity, from brain surgery to manufacturing a car, it is impossible for any single individual to completely understand all of the components necessary for the task.
