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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - WASHINGTON -- When parents have high hopes for their children's academic achievement, the children tend to do better in school, unless those hopes are unrealistic, in which case the children may not perform well in school, according to research published by the American Psychological Association."Our research revealed both positive and negative aspects of parents' aspiration for their children's academic performance. Although parental aspiration can help improve children's academic performance, excessive parental aspiration can be poisonous," said lead author Kou Murayama, >>>

Do you want to understand more about your own thoughts and motivations? Do you wish you had a better understanding of what motivates other people and drives their decisions? Has psychology always fascinated you, but you’ve been missing a way to apply those lessons practically in your day-to-day life? 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 >>>

Men who are overweight are just as likely as overweight women to experience interpersonal discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, according to new research from Rice University and the University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC). Image of man shoppingPhoto courtesy ThinkStockPhotos.com/RiceUniversity“We were interested in looking at biases toward men who are heavy in employment settings,” said Enrica Ruggs, assistant professor of psychology at UNCC. “A lot of the research that has looked at weight stigmatization or discrimination toward heavy people has tended >>>

David McMillian Relationships Relationships -- David McMillian(Photo: Jim Hudelson/The Times)I was recently reading an article in Higher Perspective (http://www.higherperspectives.com) and learned some Amazing Psychology Facts Everyone Needs to Know:Your favorite song is likely associated with an emotional event.Music impacts your perspective.This one seems kind of obvious! A study at the University of Groningen showed that music has a dramatic impact on your perception. Use music to change a mood when needed.The more you spend on others, the happier you are.Be sure to give plenty this holiday >>>

BURLINGTON—Student behavior problems and achievement will be the focus of two, Tuesday evening presentations by Dr. Mervin Langley at the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, in November and December. Langley, a licensed psychologist with extensive clinical experience in the mental health field, will address the topic of “Coping with School-Related Behavior Problems” on Nov. 17, and “Motivating Children and Teens to Achieve in School” on Dec. 1.Both programs run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. They are presented by Clinical >>>

IMAGE: Ryan Bogdan, Ph.D., is assistant professor of psychology, Washington University in St. Louis. view more Credit: WUSTL Photo Genetic variation within the endocannabinoid system may explain why some survivors of childhood adversity go on to become dependent on marijuana, while others are able to use marijuana without problems, suggests new research from Washington University in St. Louis. "We have long known that childhood adversity, and in particular sexual abuse, is associated with the development of cannabis dependence. However, we understand very little about >>>

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We were in Paris, but we were more than a mile from the attacks, enjoying a quiet Friday night dinner at an Alsatian restaurant, just as people on vacation do. Our first indication that something bad had happened wasn’t the sound of gunfire or explosions, but the buzz of a text from a family member back home: “Are you ok?”We hurried out of there, and 15 minutes later, safe in our hotel room, my husband updated his Facebook status. I did the same.As the night wore on, I was prompted by Facebook’s “Safety Check” feature: a message on my app asked, “Are you OK?” >>>