psychology – Sivu 4

2023-12-21 @ 13.24.32 ∈ In English

At what point does the Santa myth become a harmful deception? | Psyche Ideas

The adults who remembered feeling the worst were at an older age when they learned about Santa, they tended to have found out abruptly, and from another person, rather than figuring it out on their own. Yet a similar number of children, and around 13 per cent of adults, recalled experiencing positive emotions upon learning Santa wasn’t real.

2023-12-19 @ 19.51.35 ∈ In English

Is it OK to let my kids watch the same show over and over again?

On subsequent viewings they may pick up more details about the characters, the songs, the context or even the subtle twists and turns of the plot. So this offers children insights into different characters, stories and ideas. […] Repeat watching also enables immersion into a make-believe world that provides comfort.

2023-11-29 @ 7.18.19 ∈ In English

Rubbish bins designed with children’s drawings rejected by residents

The orange bin collected more than 2 kilograms of litter on average, while the gray one collected 1.5 kilograms, but the one with children's drawings only collected 0.5 kilograms. Therefore, the orange bin was four times more effective than the one with children's drawings.

2023-10-24 @ 12.26.11 ∈ In English

(Lots of rambling about experiments, but the description in the quote I picked does feel familiar, tee-he.)

Déjà vu – a window on the past and a key to human survival | Aeon Essays

Déjà vu occurs when there is a hiccup in the system, and we notice the pull on our attention; it grabs hold of our focus, allowing us to catch a quick glimpse of our memory’s operation occurring in slow motion. What would ordinarily take place quickly beneath the surface […] suddenly has a light shining on the spot where the halt occurred, where the retrieval piece was not successful, and we find ourselves in a heightened state of searching our memory, trying to find out why the situation feels so familiar.

2023-10-12 @ 19.18.30 ∈ In English

How morbid curiosity can lead people to conspiracy theories

Engaging with frightening media and the emotions it creates in a safe setting can help people alleviate anxiety and build psychological resilience. However, our recent research, published in the British Journal of Psychology, shows that a heightened interest in learning about threats can also lead people to be interested in less constructive types of stories: conspiracy theories.

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

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