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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring effects of hypnotic suggestion on implicit attitudes and ways to enhance children’s understanding of scientific models.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Digital-Media Use and Mental Health: A Teachable Example of Psychological Science Shining Its Light“ by David G. Myers and “She sounds nice!“ by Beth Morling.
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A Lack of Background Knowledge Can Hinder Reading Comprehension
Students may find a topic difficult to understand if their background knowledge doesn’t pass a certain threshold, but a quick test can help identify those students who are at risk of falling behind.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Connectivity Creates Costs: How Smartphones Hinder Well-Being“ by C. Nathan DeWall and “Repeating Is Believing: Understanding the Repetition-Induced Truth Effect“ by Cindi May and Michael Scullin.
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Wilbert “Bill” McKeachie, 1921-2019
A world-recognized researcher on teaching effectiveness and student motivation, the APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow authored a classic teaching handbook.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Why People Forget and Falsely Remember US Presidents” by C. Nathan DeWall and “The Likely Aftermath of Adversity: Harm, Resilience, or Growth?” by David G. Myers.