Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students' cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very similar to IQ tests. Taking ...
Education
Jul 9, 2024
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If there's one thing that Aussies just can't resist doing at a wedding—it's the Nutbush.
Social Sciences
May 23, 2024
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We all want to feel like we belong. Psychologists have known this for a long time, describing belonging as a fundamental human need that brings meaning to our lives.
Social Sciences
May 10, 2024
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Four of Ontario's largest school boards have brought a lawsuit against four of the biggest social media companies for causing an epidemic of addiction among teens. The boards are seeking over $4 billion in damages.
Economics & Business
Apr 1, 2024
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Smaller class sizes in schools are failing to increase the resilience of children from low-income families, according to a study published in the International Journal of Science Education.
Education
Mar 8, 2024
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How someone feels about their personal appearance or attractiveness can significantly affect their level of life satisfaction, according to a new study out of York University, which looked at a broad range of factors and ...
Social Sciences
Mar 6, 2024
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African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found.
Environment
Feb 29, 2024
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Social class is a powerful hierarchy that determines many privileges and disadvantages in society. Research shows that people are quick to form impressions of other people's social class standing, which can have important ...
Social Sciences
Jan 26, 2024
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A new study has found that children growing up in low-income families have fewer opportunities to make friends and to socially integrate at school. Researchers from the University of Zurich and the University of Stockholm ...
Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2024
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Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have revealed how sociocultural factors, in addition to geography, play a significant role in shaping the genetic diversity of modern societies. The research published in eLife ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 9, 2024
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