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Psychological Research Is Turning Thumbs Down on Facebook ‘Likes’
Facebook is considering hiding the “like” count on posts, a move that may stem from psychological findings on the emotional and neurological effects of social media.
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International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 2020 Conference
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) will hold its next Conference June 21 -25, 2020 on the island of Rhodes in Greece. For more information, please visit the conference website at https://www.issbd2020.org/ Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 2019
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New Therapy Shows Promise for Swift Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Clinical researchers are developing a new therapy that may reduce or eliminate symptoms of a challenging psychological disorder within weeks, rather than months.
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Supportive Parenting May Buffer Against the Neurological Impact of Poverty
Supportive parenting can help protect adolescents, and their brains, against the long-lasting impact of growing up in poverty.
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CASBS Accepting 2020-2021 Fellowship Applications
The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University is now accepting applications for residential fellowships for the 2020–21 academic year. The Center offers a residential fellowship program for scholars working in a diverse range of disciplines that contribute to advancing research and thinking in social science. Fellows represent the core social and behavioral sciences, but also the humanities, education, linguistics, communications, and the biological, natural, health, and computer sciences. Applications from individuals at any career stage are welcomed; early to mid-career individuals are especially encouraged to apply.
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More Common Ground Than Conflict in Video Game Data
Differing conclusions on the link between video games and aggression may come down to how research teams interpret and report their statistical analyses, rather than the underlying data.
