How expectations impact actual exam scores
Given similar academic results, students who expect higher scores actually attain them: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
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Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance
The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Moving pictures, feeble words: Emotional images sway people more than emotional words
Researchers find that emotive images alter people's behavior, while emotive words do not [...]
Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature
Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Xenophobia strongly linked to Brexit, regardless of voter age, gender or education
A Frontiers in Psychology study shows British citizens who fear immigrants were more likely to have voted to leave the EU, and identifies collective narcissism as a new voting variable. [...]
Autonomy and alcohol consumption may go hand in hand
Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving
Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader
New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace [...]
Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality
Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Why don’t students use learning strategies?
Many university students don't use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
“We need to depict women as victors rather than victims”
Interview with Tolulope Jolaade Adeogun on a new Research Topic in Frontiers in Sociology & Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles
Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world. [...]
Sometimes you shouldn’t say sorry
Saying sorry when making a social rejection can have the opposite effect of its intention, reveals a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life
A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later. [...]
Voter behavior influenced by hot weather
New study in Frontiers in Psychology shows a connection between changes in temperature and voting behavior in the United States of America [...]
New approach to teaching music improvisation enhances creativity
A process oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity. [...]
Stereotypes still affect females’ career aspirations in STEM topics
Frontiers in Psychology study examines impact of gender stereotypes on the self-concept of female students in STEM subjects with females under-representation [...]
Following a friend leads to unsafe driving behavior
Frontiers in Psychology study suggests a relationship between risky behaviour and time pressure caused by fear of getting lost when following friend's car [...]
New Section in Frontiers in Psychology: Evolutionary Psychology
We are proud and delighted to announce the launch of the new specialty section on Evolutionary Psychology, within Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Screen time or story time?
New study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests electronic media may pose less of an impact to learning for toddlers than is the case for preschoolers [...]
Tennis cheats may be predicted by their moral standards
A study of moral and social attitudes of tennis players has linked these characteristics to direct observations of cheating behavior in match play. [...]
No evidence of gender bias in philosophy
Despite a gender imbalance, there is no evidence for gender bias against women in securing tenure-track positions in philosophy — By Conn Hastings Despite [...]
How a girl is raised can influence her adult sporting success
Study shows girls who grow up exposed to traditionally more masculine interests and role models are more likely to have the aggressive desire to succeed at sport. — By [...]
Frontiers in Psychology is attending ASSC
Are you attending the ASSC in Beijing this year? Frontiers in Psychology is proud to offer all attendees a 30% discount on the article processing fees. [...]
How self-regulation can help young people overcome setbacks
Helping young people at risk of social exclusion to develop skills such as self-regulation helps them to bounce back from adversities and do better in life. [...]
Sharing voluntarily makes young kids happy
New study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows preschool kids who share of their own accord are happy, but not when they are obliged to do so. [...]
How listening to music in a group influences depression
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology takes a closer look at how music influences the mood in people suffering from depression. [...]
There’s more to attraction than what meets the eye
Voice and scent play an underappreciated role in understanding attractiveness.
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Learning styles — A once hot debate redshifts
Study reveals while higher education faculty believe Learning Styles is an important approach, they don't use the pedagogical tool as it is flawed. [...]
Playground politics — what drives rejection amongst children?
New study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that it's not what a child does that leads to rejection, but how other children feel about it. [...]
How do toddlers learn best from touchscreens?
New research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows that touchscreens can either help or hinder learning in toddlers. [...]
How can children’s active exploration of the world influence development?
Research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows motor skills impact growth beyond physical health, such as language, math and social behavior. [...]
Mental Qigong can be just as rewarding as its physical cousin
Study in Frontiers in Psychology shows that mental practice of Wu Qin Xi is a suitable alternative therapeutic intervention to physical dynamic Qigong training [...]
Girls’ confidence level, not math ability, hinders path to science degrees
When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. [...]
Women in the police face identity conflict
Being part of a minority social group in a male-dominated workplace can make women feel undervalued, and reduce work performance and well-being. [...]
Simply wearing a police uniform may cause bias
Students wearing police uniforms show biased attention towards people wearing hoodies.
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Violent video games found not to affect empathy
Study finds no link between long-term playing of violent video games and changes in empathetic neural responses. [...]
Empowering women to progress in traditionally male dominated fields
What are the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields? [...]
Teach yourself everyday happiness with imagery training
Our emotions are often affected by images and visual memories. What if we could train our own brains to use imagery and effect our emotional state? [...]
We like taking selfies but not looking at them
The selfie paradox: taking selfies is hugely popular, yet most people would prefer fewer selfies on social media. [...]
Where belief in free will is linked to happiness
Researchers show that the phenomenon, previously seen in Western populations, also occurs in Chinese teenagers, and can cross cultural divides [...]
Measuring the emotional power of music
In exploring the psychological bases of human musicality, research expands simplistic categories of emotions, producing advanced tools which can sort feelings evoked by music [...]
Helping children achieve more in school
Study shows learning strategies are key to academic achievement and describe behavioural interventions that could reverse underachievement – By Abigail Pattenden, [...]
The cost of feeling like a fraud
New study on the impostor phenomenon in the workplace shows how it affects career prospects and productivity [...]
“Don’t hit your brother” – moms are strictest on their infants’ moral wrongdoing
Moms respond more strongly to moral faults by infants than to other type of misbehavior, regardless of the potential harm, shows a new study. Research in the journal [...]
Enjoying your workout is the best motivation
By K.E.D. Coan Emotions may help build the foundation of a sustainable exercise routine, suggests a new study in Frontiers in Psychology. It’s an all too familiar story: [...]
Study shows infants pay more attention to native speakers
By Marcus Banks, Frontiers Science Writer Almost from the moment of birth, human beings are able to distinguish between speakers of their native language and speakers of all [...]
Emotional Intelligence can enhance quality of life
by Srividya Sundaresan, Frontiers Science Writer Research indicates emotional intelligence correlates with a greater sense of personal well-being, a study in Frontiers in [...]
Touchscreens may boost motor skills in toddlers
by Conn Hastings, Frontiers Science Writer Younger use of touchscreens by toddlers correlates with increased fine motor control. Does your toddler use a touchscreen [...]
How can we get into the zone?
by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org We’ve all heard the term getting in the zone – that moment when everything just clicks. Often the idea of the zone has been [...]
