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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

PBS' Ready to Learn Initiative Helped Children Learn

The abrupt end of the Ready to Learn initiative halted crucial educational content for children, impacting learning and development nationwide.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

AI Always Agrees With Your Kid-That's a Problem

Forty percent of teens trust AI advice without question because AI is programmed to agree and validate. AI validation bypasses cognitive struggles needed for developing critical thinking during brain formation. Parents can counter AI dependency by offering alternative perspectives immediately after AI interactions.
Digital life
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Taking a second look at executive function - Harvard Gazette

Executive functions in cognitive development may primarily depend on formal schooling rather than being inherent traits.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why AI, Not Silly Videos, Might Be Brain Rot

Brain rot, now defined as a perceived loss of intelligence due to overconsumption of unchallenging content, lacks scientific evidence of cognitive harm.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Classroom brain training: How it helps and hinders learning DW 07/14/2025

"The challenge is that some children's working memories are limited, and it's a huge bottleneck for learning," said Thomas Perry, a social scientist and education researcher at the University of Warwick, UK.
Education
fromUX Magazine
1 month ago

From Safeguards to Self-Actualization

Iterative Alignment Theory (IAT) proposes a framework for aligning AI with users' cognitive identities, facilitating a deeper relationship between humans and AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How We Flourish in the Third Act of Life

Aging offers unique opportunities for thriving and flourishing, challenging the notion of decline.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The High Price We Pay for Tribalism

We have an innate need to attach to caregivers; however, anything beyond that initial impulse to attach must be taught.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Risk to Children's Brain Health

Kids breathe more air per pound, making them more vulnerable to pollution and its harmful effects on their brain health, including lower IQ and mental health issues.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Critical Thinking Shapes What We Can Know

Critical thinking profoundly impacts knowledge comprehension.
Changing thinking habits in adulthood is challenging due to established cognitive structures.
Early brain development significantly influences lifelong learning capabilities.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Rise of Homo Idioticus: Are We Getting More Stupid?

IQ scores are declining across generations in developed countries as a measurable trend.
This decline is linked to environmental factors rather than genetic changes.
Modern lifestyle and media consumption habits contribute to cognitive decline.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As the first born, am I the smartest? Maybe but siblings shape us in far more interesting ways | Imogen West-Knights

"Siblings shape you in ways that are less deliberate than parents, which means their influence is less discussed, though just as important."
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Imitation of Inefficient Tool Use in a Speeded Task

Children's adherence to conventions can lead to overimitation, even of inefficient tools.
A speeded trial showed children less inclined to choose inefficient tools under time pressure.
COVID-19 might have affected how children imitate behaviors, blurring lines between conventional and instrumental learning.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Play Therapy Benefits Your Child's Emotional Well-Being

Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach for helping children express emotions and cope with life challenges.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

The social and educational impact of eSports: fostering community and skill development

eSports has emerged as a global phenomenon, captivating millions through live esports streams and competitive gaming platforms.
Video games
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Rethinking Piaget in a Tech-Driven Childhood

Children's cognitive milestones may be reached earlier due to digital exposure, yet the disruption of Piaget's developmental stages may hinder traditional learning.
Digital life
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why ChatGPT Thinks Professors Are Men-and So Do Our Kids

AI reflects existing biases, depicting a male-dominated view of academia and contributing to societal stereotypes.
Gender bias in children's drawing of scientists indicates early cognitive development influences societal expectations.
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