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3 Sep 2010, 9:26 am by StephanieWestAllen
Polish Radio is collecting fairy tales to help a boy named Tomek, who recently received a liver transplant, in his recovery. [read post]
29 Oct 2010, 11:42 am by StephanieWestAllen
The headline is a bit inaccurate in that it is more than a meditation class that is drawing a crowd to Berkeley. [read post]
3 Oct 2011, 2:33 pm by StephanieWestAllen
News release from Association for Psychological Science: In a close-up headshot, Serena Williams’ eyes are pressed tensely closed; her mouth is wide open, teeth bared. [read post]
19 Jun 2012, 10:17 am by StephanieWestAllen
Lawyers working with clients in the areas of probate, trusts and estates are fortunate that more attention by psychologists is being given to how people behave when thinking about passing on property as well as non-tangible assets. [read post]
15 Aug 2009, 11:45 am
From the American Psychological Association press release:Although you wouldn't want one to balance your checkbook, dogs can count.They can also understand more than 150 words and intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats, according to psychologist and leading canine researcher Stanley Coren, PhD, of the University of British Columbia. [read post]
10 Nov 2009, 7:29 am
United States Distance Learning Association is presenting free Webinars to commemorate National Distance Learning Week (November 9 - 13, 2009). [read post]
21 Apr 2010, 11:08 am by StephanieWestAllen
  This conference on applied positive psychology will be held on June 9 - 10, 2010, in Singapore. [read post]
5 May 2010, 2:59 pm by StephanieWestAllen
Excerpt:Here are 10 common fallacies and pitfalls that plague psychological testing and assessment.They are: mismatched validity; confirmation bias; confusing retrospective and prospective accuracy (switching conditional probabilities); unstandardizing standardized tests; ignoring the effects of low base rates; misinterpreting dual high base rates; perfect conditions fallacy; financial bias; ignoring the effects of audio-recording, video-recording, or the presence of third-party observers; and… [read post]
24 Jun 2010, 11:40 am by StephanieWestAllen
From the event's Web site:This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. [read post]
10 Aug 2010, 7:43 am by StephanieWestAllen
The news release about the new book Child's Mind:Yoga Parenting and Parallax Press Collaborate to Promote Benefits of Mindfulness for FamiliesAnyone looking for practical advice and tools for teaching mindfulness to children need not look further than Dr. [read post]
26 Aug 2010, 7:23 am by StephanieWestAllen
You may get a free taste of metaphor guru Anne Miller's new book by downloading two chapters. [read post]
16 Dec 2010, 7:56 am by StephanieWestAllen
This slide set from Israel Institute of Technology contains many cites to studies those of you interested in negotiation and in emotional contagion may want to read. [read post]
16 Mar 2011, 2:55 pm by StephanieWestAllen
Abstract/Excerpt: Under pressure, people often prefer what is familiar, which can seem safer than the unfamiliar. [read post]
12 Mar 2012, 11:07 am by StephanieWestAllen
In a previous post I recomended the book The New Psychology of Leadership: Identity, Influence and Power; that post also links to a sample chapter. [read post]