April 12 – 18, 2014
News Clips:
Young people with
epilepsy at significantly more risk of injury
Summary: Recent research
findings suggest that children with epilepsy are at greater risk for accidents
such as broken bones, burns, and poisoning due to drug overdose.
Teaching to optimize
learning or control misbehavior? Scale of disruptive behavior in schools
seriously underestimated
Summary: 4 studies
over the span of 10 years explore the severity of the classroom disruptions
using a 10 level scale that ranges from level 10 – climate completely conducive
to learning and level 1 – learning severely limited. Surveyed teacher responses
indicate that the true impact of classroom disruption on student learning is
vastly underestimated. The article explores the study findings and the
potential implications.
Detrimental effects
of television viewing on sleep in young children
Summary: Recent study
examined the sleep patterns of 1,800 children between the ages of 6 months and
8 years. Study findings suggested an association between increased television
viewing and shorter sleep duration. Also, sleeping with a television in the
room was associated with less overall sleep time, particularly in minority
children.
Classifying cognitive
styles across disciplines
Summary: Researchers
aim to bridge approaches from different disciplines to define cognitive styles using
a new framework. This framework incorporates psychology and neuroscience to
discuss individual differences in processing as well as environmental factors.
Loud talking,
horseplay in car results in more serious incidents for teen drivers
Summary: Recent study
of teen drivers found that although teens were less likely to engage in
distracting behaviors while driving (such as texting or eating), passengers
distracted them. Findings suggest that serious incidents were more related to
conditions outside of the teen driver’s control.
Inhibited children
become anxious adults: Examining the causes and effects of early shyness
Summary: Article
explores the evolution of research about childhood temperament that later
becomes adolescent or adult anxiety. The article discusses potential brain
structure and behavior relationships and other research topics that could have
potential benefits for the development of therapeutic interventions.
Impact of childhood
bullying still evident after 40 years
Summary: Recent study
examined the potential social, mental and physical impacts of childhood
bullying in adulthood. Study findings suggest that individuals who were bullied
in childhood were more likely to have poorer physical and psychological health
and cognitive functioning at age 50. Also, individuals who were frequently
bullied in childhood were at an increased risk of depression, anxiety
disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
'I spy' used to show
spoken language helps direct children's eyes
Summary: Recent study
examines the use of language to activate student memory and attention. Study
findings suggest that language activates children’s cognitive system making it
easier for them to make sense of visual images.
Study: Half of Jailed
NYC Youths Have Brain Injury
Summary: Recent study
of NYC juvenile offenders found that nearly half of them (boys and girls)
reported traumatic brain injury prior to being incarcerated. Article discusses
the need for enhanced correctional officer training and potential policy
implications.
I Listened To Music
Based On Neuroscience To Help Focus — And My Productivity Soared
Summary: Article
discusses new neuroscience-based music streaming service that offers playlists
that target lengthening attention span. The service also reports that it helps
retain information.
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