Articles tagged with #psychology

For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the cognitive abilities of non-human primates, particularly their capacity for social learning and problem-solving. However, the question of whether apes are capable of engaging in pretend play, a hallmark of human cognitive development, has long been ...

The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), involved 40 infants aged 2 months. The infants were presented with a variety of visual stimuli, including shapes, colors, and textures, while their brain activity was monitored using functional near-...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is a cornerstone of psychiatric diagnosis, used by clinicians and researchers worldwide to identify and classify mental health conditions. Developed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the manual provides a standardized fra...

Researchers have long been searching for ways to improve children's emotional intelligence, a skill that plays a vital role in their academic and social success. A recent study has identified a single phrase that can have a profound impact on a child's emotional awareness and regulation. The phrase,...

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and other institutions has made a remarkable discovery that challenging the traditional view of psychiatric disorders. By analyzing data from numerous studies, the team found that very different psychiatric disorders may have ...

Reports of AI psychosis have been gaining attention in recent months, with several high-profile instances of AI systems malfunctioning or producing unexpected results. This phenomenon has been observed in various AI models, including those used in language processing, image recognition, and decision...

The latest study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, has sent shockwaves through the medical community with its findings on the effectiveness of exercise in treating depression. The study, which involved over 1,000 participants, found that regular exercise was just as effectiv...

Children spend an average of four to six hours per day on social media, with many beginning to use these platforms at a young age. Despite the benefits of social media, such as staying connected with friends and family, excessive use has been linked to a range of negative effects on children's menta...

The human brain is a complex and multifaceted organ, with a development process that has long been shrouded in mystery. While we have a general understanding of how the brain grows and matures, a new study has shed new light on the intricate processes governing brain development. A team of neuroscie...