cognitive skills
A new discovery: Successful education – engagement matters
Education experts suggest that boosting student outcomes involves focusing on high engagement in the learning process. A recent experiment revealed that less than a third of teachers are currently involving students in complex learning activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
Kate Yakimchuk research education child development intelligence Psychology 29 January 2024
A new discovery: Learning new skills – how exercising helps kids
New research suggests that both before and after practicing new skills, individuals like violinists, surgeons, and gamers can benefit from physical exercise. This also applies to anyone looking to enhance their fine motor skills.
Kate Yakimchuk research kindergarten exercising child development Psychology 26 January 2024
A new discovery: Phonemes instead of graphemes – teach kids to read faster
Research reveals that additional practice in blending printed letter sounds significantly aids struggling beginner readers in reception classes. While it might sound strange, it can actually be beneficial for lots of kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research reading child development education Psychology 24 January 2024
A new discovery: Misinformation – how to stop it from spreading
Countering misinformation involves various strategies, and a recent report sheds light on effective approaches. The report emphasizes the importance of techniques like debunking, prebunking, nudging, and digital literacy education.
Kate Yakimchuk research misinformation fake news spreading Psychology 24 January 2024
A new discovery: Children are the future – how good growing conditions affect them
Providing good education and social services to young children can help communities thrive. Research professors at Virginia Tech shared insights from their decades-long study on early childhood education and development.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development learning intelligence Psychology 23 January 2024
A new discovery: Autistic kids – how do they develop social attention?
As kids grow, they usually pay more attention to social things like faces or interactions. However, kids with autism often find non-social things more interesting, like textures or shapes.
Kate Yakimchuk research autism attention child development Psychology 22 January 2024
Learn more about nature: Artistic skills – animals that can surprise you
While people might think that only humans know what art is, some animals might have unusual artistic skills that might surprise you. Lots of animals, birds, and even fish have their own sense of beauty, so they use it for various benefits.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals art nature evolution Animals 17 January 2024
A new discovery: Researching traumatic stress – it's tied to smaller brain volume
New research reveals that adults with PTSD tend to have smaller cerebellums, a part of the brain responsible for movement coordination and balance. It is unclear whether a smaller cerebellum contributes to the development of PTSD or if PTSD causes the shrinkage.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress brain volume health Psychology 16 January 2024
A new study: Secrets of brain development – how does it work?
Human brains are amazing in terms of their functionality, but how do they develop? New research suggests that the human brain continues to develop after birth for a longer time than previously thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain development science intelligence Psychology 26 December 2023
Work Out for Good Brains: A New Study on Sports And Brain Health
A new international study highlights a notable connection between regular exercise and improved brain health. The experiment involved over 10,000 people, analyzing various MRI brain scans of different people.
Kate Yakimchuk research cognitive decline sports health Psychology 19 December 2023
Don't choose until you sleep well: Studying cognition and sleep
A recent study highlights the significance of sleep for cognitive abilities and emotional well-being, especially for those facing high-stress situations. The research suggests that people should avoid making crucial decisions after a night without adequate sleep.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns decisions brain Psychology 17 December 2023
Animal Humor: Nature Is Amazing
Have you ever wondered whether animals can have a sense of humor? The question of whether animals have a sense of humor is complex and challenging to answer definitively.
Kate Yakimchuk humor pet intelligence brain nature Animals 16 December 2023
When optimism means lower cognitive abilities: A new study
People always try staying positive and keep their optimistic thinking, but it seems not to be the best idea. A new study shows that optimistic thinking can sometimes be tied to poor decision-making processes and cognitive skills.
Kate Yakimchuk research optimistic thinking brain decisions Psychology 3 December 2023