Does a “Triple Package” of Traits Predict Success?
What makes one person more successful than another? For decades, social scientists have been trying to identify the factors that… More
Education
Is ‘Grit’ Doomed To Be The New Self-Esteem?
NPR: In just a few short weeks, students in California will be taking high-stakes tests. But the tests won’t just… More
Learned Creativity — How to Innovate in the Classroom
When people think of innovative organizations, they may first jump to the business and technology fields. In the field of… More
Testing for Joy and Grit? Schools Nationwide Push to Measure Students’ Emotional Skills
The New York Times: SAN FRANCISCO — The fifth graders in Jade Cooney’s classroom compete against a kitchen timer during… More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Edited by C. Nathan DeWall and David G. Myers Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, Teaching Current… More
Speed Reading Promises Are Too Good to Be True, Scientists Find
Learning to speed read seems like an obvious strategy for making quick work of all the emails, reports, and other… More