The Most Focused Kids in the World? - 0 views
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Laura Gates on 16 Jan 14This article discusses the cultural differences between schools in the United States and Finland.
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Lavishing Kids With Praise Can Make Them Feel Worse About Themselves - 0 views
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Interesting article about perceiving words that are actually counter-productive in young children
Practice without cramming can optimise learning, study reveals - 0 views
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This article is about our limitations in memory and how different methods of memorizing information work in our brain.
Why "Just Say No" Doesn't Work - 1 views
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Touches one subjects like confirmation bias, peer pressure, perception
What the Language You Speak Says About You - 1 views
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Interesting article about language.
Are All of Your Photo Memories Actually Making You Forget? - 1 views
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Interesting read about the power of memory. This also has a connection to our discussion in class about taking photos and film in lieu of actually experiencing things.
Too Aware? The Downside of Mindfulness Revealed - 1 views
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Touches on the "Ignorance is bliss" v. "Knowledge is power" debate.
You're so Self-Controlling - 1 views
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Interesting article about impulsivity and the subconscious workings of our brains.
Recent killings of teachers in Mass., Nev. bring risks of profession to the forefront - 0 views
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I thought this was an interesting article that discusses violence in schools, and how our preconceived ideas about dangers in the teaching profession have changed. I think it'll be really interesting to see what direction education takes in response to these events.
Can the bacteria in your gut help regulate mood and anxiety? - 0 views
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I thought this was an interesting article that connected the natural and human sciences
Why Attractive Candidates Win - 1 views
"Please Feed Me": The Power of Putting a Human Face on Social Causes - 0 views
\'Brain Training\' May Boost Working Memory, But Not Intelligence - 0 views
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Interesting idea
U.S. Personality map: Study highlights attitudes of different regions - 1 views
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I thought this was really interesting, and related somewhat to our discussion on the exposure effect and how we learn certain biases from our parents.
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