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The Effect of Stress on the Immune System
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Keiron Walsh
Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome suggests that after an initial alarm reaction, the body is able to resist stress for a period of time and then becomes exhausted as its resources are depleted. This means that stress…
How to Spot a Diving Footballer
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Keiron Walsh
How can you tell if a footballer has been genuinely fouled or is taking a dive? Dr Paul Morris, a psychologist from the University of Portsmouth believes he has the answer after carrying out a series of…
It's not just Santa; even babies know who is naughty or nice
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Keiron Walsh
Researchers J. Kiley Hamlin, Karen Wynn & Paul Bloom have found that babies as young as six months are able to make judgements about the helpfulness or nastiness of others and show a preference for those…
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…