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21 Nov 2017
Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving
Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology
171 news posts in Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
03 Nov 2017
Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader
New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace
Psychology
31 Oct 2017
Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality
Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology.
Psychology
04 Oct 2017
Why don’t students use learning strategies?
Many university students don’t use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology.
Humanities
28 Sep 2017
“We need to depict women as victors rather than victims”
Interview with Tolulope Jolaade Adeogun on a new Research Topic in Frontiers in Sociology & Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology
21 Sep 2017
Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles
Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world.
Psychology
14 Sep 2017
Sometimes you shouldn’t say sorry
Saying sorry when making a social rejection can have the opposite effect of its intention, reveals a study in Frontiers in Psychology.
Psychology
05 Sep 2017
Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life
A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later.
Psychology
29 Aug 2017
Voter behavior influenced by hot weather
New study in Frontiers in Psychology shows a connection between changes in temperature and voting behavior in the United States of America
Health
28 Jul 2017
Heavy drinking during adolescence: Dire effects on the brain
Binge drinking during adolescence alters the brain, leading to reduced cognitive abilities and increased risk for developing alcohol use disorder.
Psychology
24 Jul 2017
New approach to teaching music improvisation enhances creativity
A process oriented teaching approach to improvisation in music opens new perspectives for education and enhances creativity.
Psychology
04 Jul 2017
Stereotypes still affect females’ career aspirations in STEM topics
Frontiers in Psychology study examines impact of gender stereotypes on the self-concept of female students in STEM subjects with females under-representation
Psychology
04 Jul 2017
Following a friend leads to unsafe driving behavior
Frontiers in Psychology study suggests a relationship between risky behaviour and time pressure caused by fear of getting lost when following friend’s car
Frontiers news
30 Jun 2017
New Section in Frontiers in Psychology: Evolutionary Psychology
We are proud and delighted to announce the launch of the new specialty section on Evolutionary Psychology, within Frontiers in Psychology.
Psychology
29 Jun 2017
Screen time or story time?
New study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests electronic media may pose less of an impact to learning for toddlers than is the case for preschoolers