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Educational psychology

Educational psychologySocial psychology

Gender inequality at college: males speak 1.6 times more often, and interrupt more

By PsychNewsDaily Staff
January 20, 2021
Educational psychology

Do people prefer article titles that use colons and questions? Short answer: yes

By Douglas Heingartner
January 14, 2021
A new research paper has found that a sample of undergraduate psychology students prefer article titles that have colons, questions, and long rather than short titles.
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Educational psychology

In the Netherlands, children of lesbian and gay parents do better at school

By Douglas Heingartner
October 9, 2020
A new study from the Netherlands finds kids raised by gay or lesbian parents do better at school than kids raised by straight parents.
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Educational psychologyIQ and psychometrics

Why are Americans' vocabulary skills stagnating?

By Douglas Heingartner
August 18, 2020
A recent study shows that despite more Americans going to college, their vocabulary skills have not increased since the 1970s.
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Child-developmentalEducational psychologyMental Health

Long-term study: grade skipping has no negative psychological effects

By Douglas Heingartner
August 15, 2020
A new study examines the long-term effects of grade skipping, and finds only good things – despite what many educators still believe.
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Child-developmentalEducational psychology

Afternoon naps make children happier, smarter, and better-behaved

By Douglas Heingartner
June 30, 2020
Afternoon naps are significantly associated with more happiness, more grit and self-control, higher verbal IQs, and better academic achievement.
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