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A psychology professor believes it is highly unlikely the controversial Computer Science pre-test administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to school children in Barbados meets international standards.Professor of Psychology at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Donna-Maria Maynard told Barbados TODAY that while she had not seen the questions on the test there appeared to be some level of deception involved.Her comments have come following an apology from the IDB on Wednesday, where the international organisation took full responsibility for administering the ...

Background: While a legion of evidence indicates green spaces (e.g., parks) support health, there is a paucity of studies investigating their potential role in the development of prosocial behaviour (i.e., a range of behaviours that benefit others or promote positive relationships with others) across childhood and adolescence. The review of current evidence suggests that exposure to nearby green space may increase prosocial behaviour, but most of the evidence is cross-sectional, hindering causal inferences and understandings of temporality. Furthermore, most of this research has focused on the...

First, check if your child is really hangry, or just angry. Feeding straight away isn’t always the answer.

Background: Current evidence from studies on green space and child prosocial behaviour suggests a paucity of studies investigating the plausible role of green space quality in shaping the development of prosocial behaviour. This study aimed to examine longitudinal association between green space quality and prosocial behaviour among children. Methods: We analysed 10-year longitudinal data (2004–2014) from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), a nationally representative cohort study. Prosocial behaviour that covers positive behaviours (e.g. sharing, helping) was measured usin...

Addiction to gadgets may up behaviour problem in your children Addiction to gadgets may up behaviour problem in your children Constantly Checking Your Phone, A Phenomenon That Is Called 'technoference' May Increase Problems In Behaviour In Your Kids, According To Scientists. News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Navnidhi Chugh | Updated on: 25 May 2017, 09:11:27 PM New Delhi: Constantly checking your phone, a phenomenon that is called 'technoference' may increase problems in behaviour in your kids, according to scientists. Researchers, including those from Illinois...