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Adults don't get better at recognizing masked faces as time goes on
Moral illusions may alter our behavior
Teens become more exploratory with age -- a behavior linked to greater social connectivity and psychological well-being
High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings
Don't look at me like that!
Women facing food insecurity could be at high risk for addiction to highly processed food
When school feels 'like prison,' test scores, college attendance drop
Watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development
Young kids avoid one learning trap that often snares adults
Correcting peers is key in small-group learning
Smartphones promise satisfaction and meaning, deliver only more searching
Long-Term Memories a Matter of Order—Not Just Repetition
Omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular DHA, are associated with increased attention scores in adolescents
What is the effect of hierarchy on moral behavior?
Exposure to accents helps children learn words
Do humans think computers make fair decisions?
More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers
First-grade girls stick with science after pretending to be Marie Curie
Liking another group doesn't mean you dislike your own
Unlocking the Power of Our Emotional Memory
Study shows how math, science identity in students affects college, career outcomes
Social media use linked to developing depression regardless of personality
Does mask-wearing affect behavior?
Thinking 'I can do better' really can improve performance
Curiosity Has the Power to Change Behavior for the Better
Practice testing protects memory against stress
Imagining an Action-Consequence Relationship Can Boost Memory
The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power
Uncovering the Secrets of a Trustworthy Face
Seeing members of minority groups everywhere? It's an illusion
Friend or foe? How the unconscious mind picks out faces in a crowd
Distractions distort what’s real
Under Time Pressure, People Tell Us What We Want to Hear
Sleep after learning strengthens connections between brain cells and enhances memory
New Research Shows Learning Is More Effective When Active
More learning in 'active learning' classrooms, but students don't know it
Sleepless and selfish: Lack of sleep makes us less generous
Not just a pretty face, although that helps female politicians on election day
Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood
Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children
Brain Differences Detected in Children with Depressed Parents
Racism's Cognitive Toll: Subtle Discrimination Is More Taxing On The Brain
Gender gap in physics exams reduced by simple writing exercises
When it comes to supporting candidates, ideology trumps race and gender
Thinking about choice diminishes concern for wealth inequality
Our choices may be making us more individualistic
What choice do we have?
The tougher men think they are, the less likely they are to be honest with doctors
Speaking up against bigotry can reduce bad behavior
People assume sexists are also racist and vice versa
Where we live affects our bias against mixed-race individuals
Timing can affect whether women and minorities face discrimination
Learning about struggles of famous scientists may help students succeed in science
Competitive? We assume our key goals are others' goals too
Human emotion: We report our feelings in 3-D
Are Humans Hardwired For Fairness?