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People who grew up in rural or suburban locations have stronger spatial navigation abilities than those who grew up in cities, particularly in towns with grid-pattern streets, according to a

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How do University Students Comprehend and Practice Compassion?

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Compassion is described as the emotion that occurs when you witness another person's pain and are driven to alleviate that suffering. Compassion stems from empathy—the

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Citizens vs. Internet: Using Cognitive Tools to Address Digital Challenges

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The Internet has evolved into a pervasive and necessary digital ecosystem in which people communicate, seek information, and make decisions. Despite their numerous advantages, online

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According to Study, Education is Insufficient to Warfare Imbalance

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According to a new study, societal inequity persists regardless of educational attainment – notably for men. "Education is not the equalizer that many people believe it is," says the study's

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Infant Stress Response is improved by Prenatal Mindfulness Training

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A new UC San Francisco study discovered that infants whose moms engaged in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had improved stress responses at 6 months

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Parental Depression is linked to Poorer Mental Health and Academic Skill in Children

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According to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sinead Brophy of Swansea University, UK, and colleagues, children who

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What is the Most Effective Method for Encouraging Innovation?

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Economists and business leaders agree that innovation is a crucial driver of economic growth, but they disagree on the best method to encourage people to generate "think-out-of-the-box" ideas that result

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A Social Robot’s Visit enhances the Mood of Sick Children

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A social robot is a self-aware robot that interacts and communicates with people or other autonomous physical agents by adhering to social behaviors and rules

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Empathy Training Boosts Students’ Creative Talents Significantly

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According to new research, teaching youngsters in a way that encourages them to empathize with others boosts their creativity and may lead to a variety

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Caffeine Improves Problem-solving Skills but does not Improve Creativity

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Caffeine is classified as a stimulant. It activates the central nervous system and increases the brain's production of dopamine, a neurochemical that affects the ability to focus and retain concentration.