Stereotypes around aging can negatively impact memory and hearing University …

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TORONTO, ON - A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that when older adults feel negatively about aging, they may lack confidence in their abilities to hear and remember things, and perform poorly at both. "People's feelings about getting older influence their sensory and cognitive functions," said Alison Chasteen, professor in U of T's Department of Psychology and lead author of the study published in Psychology and Aging. "Those feelings are often rooted in stereotypes about getting older and comments made by those around them that their hearing and memory are failing. >>>

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Electric cars seem to need more marketing help. President Obama's 2011 State of the Union speech made 1,000,000 electric cars by 2015 a goal, but we are nowhere close to achieving that. Notably, even the environmentally concerned Pope chose a gas-run car for his recent trip to the US. Electric...

Psychologist keeps Cards women ‘above the line’ – The Courier

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Buy PhotoUofL Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Walz talks to reporters during a press conference.October 27, 2015(Photo: By Michael Clevenger/The Courier-Journal)Buy PhotoCortnee Walton acknowledges that not everyone believes in the benefits of sports psychology, but the Louisville women's basketball veteran does, and she credits it for the Cardinals' recent bounce back from a 1-4 start.U of L topped then-No. 19 Michigan State last week before routing Valparaiso on Saturday, victories that set up Walton and company with some momentum heading into Thursday's game at No. 8 Kentucky.The wins were a product >>>

Psychology keeps Cards women ‘above the line’ – The Courier

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Buy PhotoUofL Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Walz talks to reporters during a press conference.October 27, 2015(Photo: By Michael Clevenger/The Courier-Journal)Buy PhotoCortnee Walton acknowledges that not everyone believes in the benefits of sports psychology, but the Louisville women's basketball veteran does, and she credits it for the Cardinals' recent bounce back from a 1-4 start.U of L topped then-No. 19 Michigan State last week before routing Valparaiso on Saturday, victories that set up Walton and company with some momentum heading into Thursday's game at No. 8 Kentucky.The wins were a product >>>

A passion for helping

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Fue Yang Fue Yang '08 found the reassurance he needed, and now he's helping others to find it within themselves. A degree in psychology was his stepping stone to his current work, helping his fellow members of the Hmong community through therapy. Yang, a first-generation college student, grew up on a farm outside St. Paul. He chose St. Scholastica because of its location. Like many an 18-year-old, he wanted something close to home, yet not too close. He started out as a pre-med student but wasn't certain of his path. Sister Edith Bogue, associate professor of sociology, encouraged him to take >>>

3 day International Conference on Health Psychology concludes at JU

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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 8: The valedictory function of the three day International Conference on Health Psychology was held in University of Jammu, here this afternoon. Prof Ashok Aima, Vice  Chancellor, Central University of Jammu, graced the occasion as the chief guest. He spoke of the importance of a healthy psychology in the nation  building .He quoted various sources, noted intellectual like APJ Abdul Kalam Azad ,vedic scriptures, saints like Kabir and Lal Ded who all  emphasised on harmony within an individual as the first and foremost vital  step to the >>>

How does Trump do it? Understanding the psychology of a demagogue’s rally

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The thing that is hard to appreciate about Donald Trump before you personally enter a room with him – in this case, the hangar deck of a wartime aircraft carrier – is that his first weapon is humor. Long before he fires up his loyal supporters, before he hits them with outrageous comments that send shockwaves around the world, he makes them laugh. He looks like the man he is: a real estate developer with dodgy hair. But don’t underestimate the guy – he has the intuition and timing of a stand-up comedian. Holding his hands out wide like a preacher, the second finger of his right hand pointed >>>

Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? It could make all the difference in …

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December 8, 2015 The Science of Success is redOrbit's newest podcast, featuring entrepreneur and investor Matt Bodnar, who explores the mindset of success, the psychology of performance, and how to get the most out of your daily life. With gripping examples, concrete explanations of psychological research, interviews with scientists and experts, and practical ways to apply these lessons in your own life, the Science of Success is a must listen for anyone interested in growth, learning, personal development, and psychology. This week's episode: "Fixed Versus Growth Mindsets" On this week's >>>

Student cracks Rubik’s Cube to win €1 million

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The puzzling final question that made Leon Windscheid a newly minted millionaire on Monday night had to do with a puzzle itself. "In total, how many little blocks make up Ernö Rubik's classic magic cube?" asked Wer Wird Millionär host Günther Jauch. To figure out the right answer, Windscheid used the help of Jauch's hands to model the Rubik's Cube before he gave his solution - 26. Upon hearing that the answer was correct, Windscheid jumped out of his chair to cheer with the audience and then hugged Jauch, lifting him off the ground. "I still cannot believe it. A one with six >>>