The Psychwatch Newsletter
Volume 11, November 1, 2008
Editors: Chris Nuesell, Ph.D. and Fritz Galette, Ph.D.

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Psych in the News: 

1) "If it’s hard to read, it’s hard to do: Study shows difficult to read instructions decrease motivation"- APS, 10/30/08.

2) "Study identifies 3 effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders"- NIMH, 10/30/08.

3) "Personality shapes perception of romance, but doesn't tell the whole story"- UI, 10/30/08.

4) "New Study Explores Social Comparison in Early Childhood"- APS, 10/30/08.

5) "Baby Talk: The Roots of the Early Vocabulary in Infants’ Learning From Speech"- APS, 10/30/08.

6) "Caltech-led researchers find negative cues from appearance alone matter for real elections"- Eurekalert, 10/29/08.

7) "Facing fears early may reduce childhood anxiety"- Eurekalert, 10/29/08.

8) "A face by any other name: Seeing racial bias"- Eurekalert, 10/27/08.

9) "Phony Friends? Rejected People Better Able to Spot Fake Smiles"- APS, 10/24/08.

10) "New Study Explores Social Comparison in Early Childhood"- APS, 10/30/08.

11) "Male Warriors and Female Peacekeepers: Gender Biases in Leadership Selection During Competitions Within and Between Groups"- APS, 10/30/08.

12) "Office Workers Given Blue Light To Help Alertness"- Science Daily, 10/30/08.

13) "Task Force Finds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Children and Adolescents Exposed to Trauma"- NIMH, 10/29/08.

14) "Symptoms Persist as Bipolar Children Grow Up"- NIMH, 10/27/08.

15) "ADHD tied to more severe nicotine dependence"- Reuters, 10/30/08.
 


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