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Child psychology inspires dance – Science Show – 5 November 2011

Child psychology inspires dance – Science Show – 5 November 2011

As well as being a professor at Cambridge University, Nicky Clayton is scientist in residence for the Rambert Dance Company in Britain. the company’s production, seven for a secret, never to be told, is about the power of play and how life is seen through the eyes of a child. Nicky Clayton describes some of [...]

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Pairing Wine With Food? Consider the Soundtrack, Too

Pairing Wine With Food? Consider the Soundtrack, Too

In the mood for some Pinot Grigio? Why not pair it with some Lady Gaga? For the ultimate wine connoisseur, perhaps an accompaniment of filet mignon may not be the best answer. A recent study from the British Journal of Psychology shows that wine drinkers should also consider what’s playing on the stereo for the [...]

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Conservatives make call over child mental health delays

Conservatives make call over child mental health delays

9 October 2011 Last updated at 20:10 ET Share this page Ms Scanlon said the mental health of children could not afford to be neglected Some children can face a wait of up to three and a half years before receiving treatment for mental health problems, an MSP has revealed. The details were discovered by [...]

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Florida Governor Wants Funds to Go to Practical Degrees

Florida Governor Wants Funds to Go to Practical Degrees

Rob O’Neal/The Key West Citizen, via Associated PressGov. Rick Scott of Florida at a high school graduation in June. Those students interested in studying anthropology in college may want to do their homework before choosing to do so at a public institution in Florida. As the blog inside Higher Ed reported on Wednesday, the state’s [...]

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Psychology – A Science As Well As an Art

Psychology – A Science As Well As an Art

Psychology is commonly defined as ‘scientific’ study of human behavior and cognitive processes. Broadly speaking the discussion focuses on the different branches of psychology, and if they are indeed scientific. However, it is integral in this to debate to understand exactly the major features of a science, in order to judge if psychology is in [...]

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How Full Is Your Glass?

How Full Is Your Glass?

I recently attended the immersion session for incoming students for the Master’s of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at the University of Pennsylvania.  This program is designed to bring various individuals from around the world once a month to learn the cutting edge research, ongoing initiative, and core principles in positive psychology.  The architect of the [...]

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