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Science Explains How Children Best Learn Math—And Yes, Timed Practice Helps
A new report shows that children learn arithmetic most effectively when instruction combines conceptual understanding and timed practice.
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Exploring Emerging Adulthood Among Ovambo Namibians
A new study looks at how young Namibians reach adulthood, broadening the understanding of this life stage in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Image-Based Memory May Heighten Symptoms of PTSD
Using imagery can help people keep their memories vivid for longer, but for those with PTSD, a strong sense of imagery could be harmful.
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Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media
New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.
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Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity
A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one’s vocabulary and ability to use it.
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Searching for Structure and Purpose in Disordered Behavior
New articles in Perspectives on Psychological Science explore the nature of “noise” in human behavior.
