psychology – Sivu 2

2023-09-14 @ 13.49.13 ∈ In English

People with dyslexia can bring unique strengths and advantages to the workplace

People with dyslexia […] have above-average problem-solving skills, and are skilled at thinking creatively and coming up with abstract and unique ideas—all of which results in a more innovative work environment. [They] are often resilient and persevering because of their experience overcoming challenges and barriers.

2023-09-14 @ 13.43.13 ∈ In English

Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: How to help your child take risks at the park

Outdoor experiences are particularly good places to develop skills around risk because they are not a controlled environment. For example, no two trees are the same to climb and conditions can vary depending on the weather.

2023-08-20 @ 9.46.33 ∈ In English

Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations

[Mindfulness's] focus on the individual's attention makes major structural social problems, such as the attention economy, a matter for the individual rather than something that we need to solve together. This criticism has also been raised in the context of workplace stress, where employees with stress are offered a course in mindfulness rather than changing working conditions.

2023-08-17 @ 13.39.06 ∈ Suomeksi

Maaret Kallion kolumni | Rakkaus tuo monen mieleen suudelmat ja kynttiläillalliset, mutta usein se on jotain ihan muuta

Rakkaus on mainettaan herkempää. Se piiloutuu pieniin hetkiin, joihin lopulta piirtyy koko elämä.

2023-07-27 @ 21.25.33 ∈ In English

‘Is the doggy angry?’ Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions

The results revealed that four-year-old children rated angry dogs to be in a more positive mood than the older children and adults did, even if these youngest kids were experienced with dogs. The six-year-olds, if experienced with dogs, were as good as adults at identifying dog emotions from photos.

2023-05-25 @ 18.22.41 ∈ In English

How the portal illusion works

This is a development of the barber pole illusion and is related to a few other illusions like the Mephisto Spiral (the spirals that won't come apart), the illusions ring and the rolling rings illusion.

2023-04-17 @ 20.12.48 ∈ In English

Plastic action or distraction? As climate change bears down, calls to reduce plastic pollution are not wasted

[Those] provided with information about plastic pollution were more willing to engage with climate actions[…] But the approach didn't work for everyone.

2023-03-08 @ 12.54.39 ∈ In English

(I would add ”but watch out for overcompensating”.)

Curve into the target | Derek Sivers

Aiming your thinking away from the target feels wrong but makes it right.

2023-02-27 @ 18.53.22 ∈ Suomeksi

Miksi jalkapallokatsomossa huutaviin miehiin suhtaudutaan toisin kuin bändiä fanittaviin naisiin?

Tyttöjen fanitusta pidetään pääasiassa turhana ja nolona ajanvietteenä, poikien urheilufanitusta taas usein kehutaan ja tuetaan, Mea Määttä kirjoittaa.

2022-12-12 @ 19.52.47 ∈ In English

The sound of swearing is universal across languages

A recent psychological study examined whether swear words share similar phonetic properties across different languages.