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Done right, online learning might be as engaging as face-to-face
Measures of stress offer clues to how engaged students are during online lessons. This could help teachers design more effective classes.
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PsychologyProcrastination may hurt your health — but you can change that
Scientists have linked procrastination to mental and physical health problems. But don’t be too hard on yourself — there are steps you can take.
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BrainIngredients in popular snack foods can make them addictive
Researchers find that highly processed foods rich in sugar and added fat may be as addictive as tobacco.
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PsychologyThere’s a real upside to knowing you could be wrong
We’re often certain that what we believe is true. But questioning those beliefs, as Galileo did, can help us learn better — and even perform better on tests.
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HumansWhen it comes to dance, it’s all about the bass
During a concert, people danced more when they were bathed in sounds that were too low for their ears to hear.
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BrainPlaying video games may improve your memory and attention
The biggest research study of its kind finds that video gamers perform better on some mental tasks than nongamers do.
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PsychologyWhy fandom feels good — and may be good for you
Psychologists and media scholars are looking into the who, why and how of becoming a fan.
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Science & SocietyWhat’s the fun in fear? Science explores the appeal of scary movies
On its face, the appeal of horror doesn’t make much sense. But scientists are starting to uncover who’s most likely to enjoy scary films and why.
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PsychologyPersuasion can be used to change hearts and minds
Persuasion can be used for good — or ill — to change how people feel. To protect yourself against undue persuasion, pay attention.
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PsychologyScientists Say: Trauma
No one experiences trauma the same way. Its effects can be physical or emotional. Immediate or delayed. Brief or long-lasting.