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The Carpenter Vs. The Gardener: Two Models Of Modern Parenting
Parents these days are stressed. So are their kids. The root of this anxiety, one scholar says, is the way we understand the relationship between parents and children. Alison Gopnik, a psychology and philosophy professor at the University of California, Berkeley, thinks parents—especially middle-class parents—view their children as entities they can mold into a specific image. "The idea is that if you just do the right things, get the right skills, read the right books, you're going to be able to shape your child into a particular kind of adult," she says.
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SHOWING CONSERVATIVES THE SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS ON CLIMATE CHANGE CAN SHIFT THEIR VIEWS ON THE ISSUE
Political conservatives are particularly unwilling to accept the reality of climate change. Recent research reiterated this reluctance, and noted that it appears to stem from "worry about the economic and political ramifications of climate science," rather than an inherent distrust of scientists. In other words, the implications of a warming planet challenges their worldview, and they're understandably resistant to revisit some of their most fundamental beliefs. ... "The vast majority of people want to conform to societal standards. It's innate in us as a highly social species," lead author Sander van der Linden, a University of Cambridge psychologist, said in announcing the findings.
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This Year, Consider Giving Presence Instead Of Presents
During the holiday season, many of us feel pressure to find our loved ones the "perfect" gift. Why? Because gift-giving has long been considered a prime way to express love. However, recent research suggests that gestures don't need to be large or have a hefty price tag to feel meaningful. The study, published this summer in The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, suggests that small acts of kindness, not grand overtures, make people feel most loved and supported. "Our research found that micro-moments of positivity, like a kind word, cuddling with a child, or receiving compassion make people feel most loved," says Dr.
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Kenneth Sher Delivers NIAAA Keller Lecture
On November 30, APS Fellow Kenneth J. Sher delivered the 2017 Mark Keller Honorary Lecture, one of the highest honors given by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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January 2018 NSF Grant Submission Deadlines
Psychological scientists interested in applying for funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) may be interested in the following January deadlines.
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How to Learn What Not to Study
To avoid overestimating your abilities, reflect on past learning rather than trying to guess how you’ll perform in the future.
