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How Attention ‘Deficits’ May Actually Benefit Kids
Forbes: Children’s attention has been the subject of a lot of discussion in the last few decades, and its “deficits” the cause of much frustration, contention and, in many cases, medication. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that there’s at least one pretty logical reason for kids’ wandering attention: Compared to grownups, kids aren’t quite as good at paying attention to what they’re told to—but they’re better at paying attention to what they aren’t. This may mean that kids ultimately pick up more details about their environments than grownups do.
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Eyewitness Confidence Can Predict Accuracy of Identifications, Researchers Find
A new report challenges the perception that eyewitness memory is inherently fallible, finding that eyewitness confidence can indicate the accuracy of identifications made under “pristine” conditions.
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Some Strategies to Limit Sugary Drinks May Backfire
One potential strategy for complying with serving limits on sugary drinks — offering smaller cup sizes with free refills — may actually increase individual consumption of sugar-filled beverages.
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Getting to Yes, And…
WGN Radio: Kelly connects with Berkeley professor Dacher Keltner, author of “The Power Paradox.” Keltner’s research provides surprising insights into how we gain and lose power. He also consulted on the Pixar smash “Inside Out.” Read the whole story: WGN Radio
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A Day In The Life Of An Academic Mom
NPR: Blogger Tania Lombrozo is an academic — and a mom. Here, she gives a window into what that's like day-to-day. 6:00 a.m. I'm yanked from sleep by the little one calling from her room. "Mommy! Is it time to wake up yet? Can I get up now? Pleeeeeeaaaase?" The answer is "no," but I get up anyway. 7:00 a.m. The little one wants oatmeal. The big one wants cereal. I just want coffee. I feed the kids, unload the dishwasher, assemble lunches and backpacks and sweaters and water bottles, brush teeth and hair. I am an octopus, all limbs in motion. Is that letter of reference due today? 8:00 a.m. My husband is taking the children to school; I go for a short run.
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The Utter Uselessness of Job Interviews
The New York Times: A friend of mine once had a curious experience with a job interview. Excited about the possible position, she arrived five minutes early and was immediately ushered into the interview by the receptionist. Following an amicable discussion with a panel of interviewers, she was offered the job. Afterward, one of the interviewers remarked how impressed she was that my friend could be so composed after showing up 25 minutes late to the interview. As it turned out, my friend had been told the wrong start time by half an hour; she had remained composed because she did not know she was late. Read the whole story: The New York Times
