Why Children’s Views of Themselves Matter: Researcher Links Social Inequalities to Children’s Self-Views
Key findings:
Children’s views of themselves develop through daily interactions with parents and teachers, including praise, attention, and feedback Children from disadvantaged backgrounds develop more negative self-views, which can undermine their academic achievement and reinforce inequality Teachers who offer excessive…2024 FABBS Early Career Award Winners
FABBS is pleased to announce our 2024 Early Career Impact Award winners. This award is presented to early career scientists of FABBS member societies during the first 10 years post-PhD and recognizes scientists who have made major contributions to the …
Researcher Unpacks the Nuance of What It Means to “Pay Attention”
What experiences made you the person you are today? Many of us will recall specific memories or turning points. For the recipient of a 2023 Early Career Impact Award, Dr. Kathryn Humphreys, some of these moments include doing an 8th grade science fair project on children’s stress, receiving research funding at pivotal times in her career, and becoming a parent. While these events are important, Dr. Humphreys’s research shows that many life-changing experiences happen before we are even old enough to remember them.
Researcher Unravels the Mystery of Human Perception: Insights from Visual Metacognition Research
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Key Findings
There is a counterintuitive relationship between perceptual noise and confidence for perceptual judgments, such that the more noise can sometimes lead to greater confidence.
Specific areas of the prefrontal cortex located on…
Researcher Examines the Risks and Consequences of Mild Concussions in Veterans and Athletes
Key Findings
Pre-injury psychosocial factors affect recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in athletes and veterans.
Better cognitive functioning before a concussion has been associated with less severe symptoms following a concussion.
The APOE e4 allele that is associated…
Computer Models Shed Light on Human Decision-Making
Every day, we take in information and use that knowledge to make decisions, ranging from quick choices to thoughtful deliberations, with consequences for health, outcomes of elections, and many other areas of our lives. Dr. Sudeep Bhatia, an Associate Professor …
