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26th Rotman Research Institute Conference
The 26th Rotman Research Institute Conference will be held March 21–22, 2016. The conference theme is “Healthy Brains.” The 26th annual conference is bringing together academia and industry for a multi-faceted look at brain health. (See the complete program.) Call for Poster Abstract Submissions We welcome poster submissions that focus on research relating to brain, including, but not limited to, behavioral, neuroimaging, survey, pharmacological, and clinical studies. Submit your poster abstract online. See the conference website for venue information and accommodations. We look forward to seeing you at the Rotman Research Institute conference in 2016.
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New Research From Psychological Science
Read about the latest research published in Psychological Science: The Foundations of Literacy Development in Children at Familial Risk of Dyslexia Charles Hulme, Hannah M. Nash, Debbie Gooch, Arne Lervåg, and Margaret J. Snowling Studies examining typically developing children and children at risk for dyslexia have found that variation in early language skills relates to differences in later reading ability. The current study examined the impact of early language skills on later reading comprehension in children who were or were not at risk for language impairments.
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Can Cash Counter Workplace Ostracism?
New evidence suggests that thinking about money may help buffer against the emotional toll of ostracism and social exclusion at work.
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How Stereotypes Can Threaten Your Driving
In 1995, Stanford University psychologists Claude Steele and Joshua Aronson completed a series of groundbreaking experiments showing that evoking negative stereotypes about a group can actually undermine the performance of people in that group — a phenomenon known as stereotype threat. Steele and Aronson’s research demonstrated that even subtle reminders of negative stereotypes about race and intelligence could derail students’ performance on standardized tests. Similarly, new research published in Applied Cognitive Psychology shows that negative stereotypes about older drivers may hinder their performance behind the wheel.
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Fellowship Opportunity: Dissertation Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
The National Institute of Justice, the scientific research arm of the Department of Justice, is looking for doctoral students with innovative research that aims to solve problems faced by criminal justice practitioners. The deadline to apply for a Social and Behavioral Science Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) is December 15, 2015. Academic institutions can submit applications on behalf of promising students in the final stages of their dissertation program, whose research is relevant to preventing and controlling crime and ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice. Awarded applicants will receive up to $32,000 in stipend and research support.
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Why Monday is the Best Day for Setting New Goals
People are more motivated to pursue a new goal, like hitting the gym or saving for retirement, on specific dates.
