164 news posts in Frontiers in Psychology

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17 May 2018

Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence

While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology

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15 May 2018

The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

The gruesome new field of neuro-parasitology could provide insights into the neurological basis for behavior and decision-making: Frontiers in Psychology

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07 May 2018

Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes

Study finds raw fruit and vegetables are better than cooked, canned and processed – and names the top 10 raw foods: Frontiers in Psychology

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02 May 2018

Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls

Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology

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26 Apr 2018

Artificial intelligence tricked by optical illusion, just like humans

A study using deep neural networks suggests that predictive coding theory is the basis of illusory motion: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

17 Apr 2018

Award for article on understanding and promoting mental health in athletes

Research on the application of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to sport, published by Dr Martin Turner in Frontiers in Psychology, has won the 2018 Albert Ellis Award for Research

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28 Mar 2018

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific math activities at home

The more parents engage in math activities with their children, the higher their early numeracy performance: Frontiers in Psychology

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28 Mar 2018

New Frontiers in Psychology section bridges the forensic-legal gap

Led by Prof. Corine de Ruiter of Maastricht University, the Forensic and Legal Psychology section provides a much-needed platform for interdisciplinary research between the two fields.

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14 Mar 2018

We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction

New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology

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12 Mar 2018

Challenges of food allergies connected to personality traits for first time

Openness, but not neuroticism, associated with more issues in managing food allergy: Frontiers in Psychology

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07 Mar 2018

Ancient cave art may be origin of modern language

Did humans speak through cave art? New paper links ancient drawings and language’s origins: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

01 Mar 2018

Perceptions of old age change as we age

The largest-ever study of age perceptions finds skewed views of aging — particularly among young adults: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

01 Mar 2018

Color of judo uniform has no effect on winning

Study finds significant win bias for first called judo athlete, regardless of the color of their outfit: Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

28 Feb 2018

Phishing success linked to incentives and sticking to an effective strategy

Research on attacker motives — a crucial aspect of phishing — identifies effective strategies and the role of early and high rewards: Frontiers in Psychology