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One Year of School Comes With an IQ Bump, Meta-Analysis Shows
A year of schooling leaves students with new knowledge, and it also equates with a small but noticeable increase to students’ IQ, according to a systematic meta-analysis published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Visit Page
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Harlow’s Classic Studies Revealed the Importance of Maternal Contact
Harry Harlow’s empirical work revolutionized the scientific understanding of the influence of social relationships in early development. Visit Page
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring delay of gratification in children, visual darkness and perceived risk of disease, and the sunk-cost effect between people. Visit Page
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Beyond the Reading Wars: How the Science of Reading Can Improve Literacy
A scientific report emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics in establishing fundamental reading skills in early childhood. Visit Page
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring cognitive factors in intergroup biases, object-based attention on social units, height and dominant behavior, and sameness as a natural concept. Visit Page
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How Social Media Is Hurting Your Memory
Each day, hundreds of millions of people document and share their experiences on social media, from packed parties to the most intimate family moments. Social platforms let us stay in touch with friends and forge Visit Page
