A study by Eric M. Anderman and colleagues found that students who prioritize grades and performance are more likely to cheat, while those using deep-level cognitive strategies are less likely. Additionally, research by Harris Cooper and colleagues shows that homework completed is positively related to achievement in school.
A study of physically impaired older Americans found that 50% reported receiving unnecessary help, while 28% felt they needed more support. Negative reactions to care significantly predicted depression, highlighting the need for interventions improving caregiving exchanges and quality of life.
Research finds that White students tend to provide more praise and less criticism when evaluating essays written by Black students, compared to when evaluating those written by White students. This 'positive feedback bias' can deprive minority students of intellectual challenges and may compound existing biases.
A recent study suggests that smokers with depression may be more likely to self-medicate with cigarettes due to genetic differences. The research found that individuals with specific variants of the dopamine D4 receptor gene were more likely to smoke for mood-enhancing purposes.
African American boys are uniquely vulnerable to academic disidentification, with correlations between self-esteem and achievement scores dropping dramatically over time. Hispanic girls, on the other hand, showed an increase in academic identification as they progressed through their academic careers.
A researcher found that older people's successful real-life experiences with swindlers and con artists are not often used in official advice, which may stem from legal liability concerns. The expert suggests incorporating individual success stories into educational materials to provide positive behavioral models for others.
Researchers found that teenagers who ate dinner with their families regularly were less likely to experience adjustment problems. These teens also reported better peer relationships and academic motivation. The study suggests that family mealtimes can help teens deal with the pressures of adolescence.
Research finds that stay-at-home dads participate equally in household chores as stay-at-home moms, yet work mothers often resume their traditional roles when returning home. The study also highlights the impact of stay-at-home dad arrangements on mother-child bonds.
A new study reveals that Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is ineffective in preventing long-term drug use, while school-based sex education programs also show limited success. The Children's Television Act has failed to promote educational children's shows on TV.
A color-blind approach to equal opportunity for all Americans is unlikely to succeed, according to research by James H. Jones, Ph.D. The study found that humans react to racial differences at an elementary level, revealing deep-seated biases.
The study, led by psychologist Barbara Kerr, Ph.D., found that young adults raised in happy families were more likely to grow up in larger-than-average families and have parents who spent more time at home. These families often had occupations considered creative and encouraged children to participate in artistic activities.
A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that students who need the most help in math are least likely to ask for it due to fear of peer judgment. The study suggests that parents and teachers should encourage students to focus on their own progress rather than comparing themselves to others.
Researchers found that by January of their first grade year, gender differences existed in the way children approached problem solving, not in accuracy. Girls were more likely to use overt methods, while boys relied on memorized answers.
A four-phase intensive treatment program, CALM, increases relationship stability and helps clients maintain sobriety through improved communication skills. The program also shows cost savings and reduces domestic violence incidents after treatment
Selective hypothesis testing, considering only one possible outcome, contributes to overestimation of probability and increased gambling decisions. Training in abstract reasoning skills may counteract this influence.
A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that mothers' behavior and perception of their child's temperament can influence a child's problem-solving abilities. Children rated as more difficult by their mothers were more likely to struggle with task completion and had lower IQ scores.
A study published in Developmental Psychology suggests that bilingual preschoolers understand written languages faster and can read sooner than their monolingual counterparts. Bilingual children recognize symbolic relations between letters and sounds, allowing them to comprehend written language without visual objects.
A study published in Developmental Psychology found that children who engaged in distracting activities and sought social support were less homesick. Parents can play a big role in helping their children overcome homesickness by practicing shorter separations and encouraging them to change what they can about the separation.
A recent study by Stanford University researchers found that a typical college eating disorder prevention program was ineffective in preventing disordered behavior, and may even have triggered it. The program, which aimed to address both primary and secondary prevention, failed to motivate high-risk students to seek help and may have o...
A survey of psychologists found they use more test results and review more materials in custody evaluations. Attitudes also shift towards greater preference for joint custody and less reliance on single variables.
A new study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that high school involvement is a key factor in academic success for minority students at risk of dropping out. Successful at-risk students who participate in positive engagement behaviors exhibit good grades, test scores, and on-time graduation.
A new study by Victor Cicirelli asks older adults about their end-of-life options and finds that a majority would prefer to live, but some may choose assisted suicide under low-quality conditions. The study also reveals that social support and well-being are not key factors in these decisions.
According to psychologist Saul M. Kassin, modern interrogation techniques can elicit false confessions, compromising the justice system. Laboratory experiments demonstrate that innocent people can adopt false beliefs and confabulate details under suggestion.
A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that children remember more of what they watch on television than what they read. The study found that television news was more effective at conveying information to children, especially when combined with visual elements like pictures.
A study found that paying high-performing employees according to their performance can help retain them, as promotions alone do not effectively reduce turnover among top performers. High salary growth also helps retain high performers more than it does low performers.