Many studies have shown that children who receive non-maternal care have higher Cognitive Development and language scores than those who do not (e.g., Sylva et al, in press). Nevertheless, studies in the United States have found…

According to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, you are more likely to buy something from a salesperson who shares a birthday, birthplace or other personal similarity with you. Salespeople should refrain…

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…

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…