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Hailey Herleman receives Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Practice Award from SIOP

Dr. Hailey Herleman has made significant contributions to the practice of industrial-organizational psychology through her thought leadership, exceptional service to clients, and collaborative approach to applying analytics to workforce issues. She is a recipient of the Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Practice Award from SIOP.

Intellectual curiosity and confidence help children take on math and reading

A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that openness-related traits like curiosity and confidence are linked to better performance in math and reading. Executive functioning was also strongly associated with academic skills, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateDec 19, 2018

WEIRD science

Researchers found that traditional personality traits, like the Big Five, may not be universal across cultures. To improve psychological science, experts recommend considering socioecological theory and diversifying study samples from non-Western populations.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 5, 2018

Does putting the brakes on outrage bottle up social change?

A team of psychologists found that moral outrage can lead to collective action and inspire people to take part in long-term social change. The study, published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, combined findings from moral psychology and intergroup psychology to investigate the dynamics of outrage.

SourcePenn State·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·DateOct 23, 2018

Psychologists: Women are not to blame for the wage gap

Psychologists at Rice University argue that organizations must provide training, support, and opportunities for growth to eliminate the wage gap. The researchers highlight myths regarding the gap and offer suggestions for its elimination, including removing barriers, providing equal growth opportunities, and promoting diversity.

SourceRice University·JournalIndustrial and Organizational Psychology·DateMay 31, 2018

Computerized test may help improve ADHD diagnoses

A new clinical trial published in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry shows that a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) can reduce the time needed to make a diagnostic decision on ADHD, increase the likelihood of excluding ADHD when it is not present, and improve clinicians' confidence in their decision-making. T...

SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateMay 4, 2018

Brain's window for language learning open until adulthood

A massive study of nearly 700,000 English speakers reveals that the optimal years to learn a second language is open until the age of 17.4, challenging standard theoretical accounts of language learning. This finding has significant implications for neuroscience, linguistics, developmental psychology, and public policy.

SourceBoston College·JournalCognition·DateMay 1, 2018

Why do some children read more?

A study of over 11,000 twins found that children's reading level is highly heritable and determines their reading habits. The research highlights the importance of improving both reading skills and motivation to combat a cycle where children avoid reading due to difficulties.

SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateApr 11, 2018

Study links responsible behavior in high school to life success 50 years later

A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that students who behaved responsibly in high school, showed interest, and had good writing skills tend to earn higher incomes and have higher occupational prestige 50 years later. Education was the factor mediating this relationship.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateFeb 26, 2018

College roommates underestimate each other's distress, new psychology research shows

A new study from New York University found that college roommates tend to underestimate their roommate's level of distress, despite being able to detect certain changes over time. The researchers suggest that training roommates to recognize and respond to distress could lead to improved accuracy and support for college students.

SourceNew York University·JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin·DateFeb 19, 2018

Predictors for infidelity and divorce highlighted in new research

A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that individuals who quickly disengage their attention from attractive partners are less likely to engage in infidelity. Conversely, those who take longer to look away from romantic alternatives have a higher risk of infidelity. Additionally, devaluing potentia...

SourceFlorida State University·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateFeb 12, 2018

Dim light may make us dumber

Researchers found that dim light exposure led to significant reductions in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and dendritic spines, impairing learning and memory performance. Bright light exposure, on the other hand, showed improvement in spatial task performance, with full recovery after a break.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalHippocampus·DateFeb 5, 2018

Babies' babbling betters brains, language

New research shows that babies' babbling has a significant impact on their language development, with mothers responding more often to speech-like sounds. The study found that infants who babble more effectively learn words and vocabulary earlier in life, highlighting the importance of social feedback in language acquisition.

SourceCornell University·JournalDevelopmental Science·DateJan 18, 2018

Tracking the impact of early abuse and neglect

A study led by University of Utah researcher Lee Raby found that children who experience abuse and neglect early in life are more likely to struggle with social relationships and underachieve academically as adults. The study, published in Child Development, suggests that maltreatment's effects can persist from childhood through adoles...

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalChild Development·DateJan 16, 2018

How quickly can children learn routes?

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that children aged 8-12 can learn routes quickly and efficiently with minimal repeated experience. The research suggests that young children's brains are capable of learning complex spatial information, even with a large number of turns.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalJournal of Experimental Child Psychology·DateJan 9, 2018

Men gave more talks than women at top 50 universities in US

A new study found that male professors gave over twice as many talks as female professors at top 50 US universities during the 2013-2014 academic year. Despite equal levels of perceived importance and acceptance rates for speaking invitations, male speakers dominated departmental talks.

SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 18, 2017

Research shows a technique to offset the worry of waiting

Research by University of California, Riverside expert Kate Sweeny finds that mindfulness meditation can help individuals cope with waiting for potentially bad news. The study, published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, found that mindfulness reduced the stress associated with waiting, particularly when compared to other ...

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin·DateDec 4, 2017