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Being exposed to the letter A just before an exam could improve a student's grades, according to new research published in the March 2010 edition of the British Journal of Educational Psychology. Exposure to the letter…
I'm Just Improving My Language Skills - How Playing, or Even Just Watching Sport Can Improve Language Skills
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Keiron Walsh
Next time you are sitting watching the football and your partner or parent accuses you of being lazy or asks you to do something, explain to them that you are busy improving your language skills. You'll…
Knowing looks: Using gaze aversion to tell when children are learning
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Keiron Walsh
People use eye contact in a variety of ways every minute of every day but how often do you find yourself staring into space while concentrating on an issue or problem? Psychologists know that people who…
How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile
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Keiron Walsh
Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Piaget believed that there is a qualitative as well as a quantitative difference in the intelligence of young children, compared with older children and adults. There is a…
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
Vygotsky criticised Piaget’s emphasis on the child’s interaction with the environment, claiming that Piaget ignores the role of social interaction. Vygotsky, in contrast, sees the child as an apprentice who learns through interacting with others rather…