Dogs Miss Things When Focused on Getting Treats
A new study found that dogs experience "inattentional blindness" similar to humans, when they are highly fixated on a task.
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A new study found that dogs experience "inattentional blindness" similar to humans, when they are highly fixated on a task.
Anger suppression is important in our daily life, as its failure can sometimes lead to the breaking down of relationships in families. Thus, effective strategies to suppress or neutralise anger have been examined. This study shows that physical disposal of a piece of paper containing one’s written thoughts on the cause of a provocative event neutralises anger, while holding the paper did not. In this study, participants wrote brief opinions about social problems and received a handwritten, insulting comment consisting of low evaluations about their composition from a confederate. Then, t...
In a significant step towards addressing the educational needs of children affected by war, researchers from Monash University are developing a pioneering model of trauma-informed practice for online education.Specialists from The Turner Institute fo
This story is part one of a series. It explores the impact fentanyl poisoning, opiates and more have on Missouri metropolitan areas including the city and county.
An extra hour of sleep doesn’t mean anything unless it’s the right kind. Here’s how to get restorative deep sleep that makes a difference. There was a time...