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Group Settings Can Diminish Expressions of Intelligence, Especially Among Women
In the classic film “12 Angry Men,” Henry Fonda’s character sways a jury with his quiet, persistent intelligence. But would he have succeeded if he had allowed himself to fall sway to the social dynamics of that jury? Research led by...
A Study Looks At the Nature of Change in Our Aging, Changing Brains
As we get older, our cognitive abilities change, improving when we’re younger and declining as we age. Scientists posit a hierarchical structure within which these abilities are organized. There’s the “lowest” level — measured...
Men with Disabilities 4 Times More Likely to be Sexually Abused Than Men Without Disabilities
Previous studies have documented that women with disabilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted than women without disabilities. A new study published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the first population-based investigation...
Quickening Minds Make Adolescents Smarter
Adolescents become smarter because they become mentally quicker. That is the conclusion of a new study by a group of psychologists at University of Texas at San Antonio. “Our findings make intuitive sense,” says lead author Thomas Coyle, who conducted...
India to Attend 8th International Abilympics Held in Seoul
8th International Abilympics, a vocational skill competition among the person with disability, is scheduled to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from September 25-30, 2011.
Extent of Peer Social Networks Influences Onset of Adolescent Alcohol Consumption
Most parents recognize that the influence of peers on their children’s behavior is an undeniable fact. But, just how far do these influences reach? A study published in the September/October issue of Academic Pediatrics reports that adolescents...
Some Memory Complaints in the Elderly May be Warning Signs of Cognitive Problems
Older individuals’ complaints about memory lapses such as having trouble remembering recent events may indicate that they are experiencing cognitive problems that are greater than typical age-related changes. These findings, which are published...
Motor Memory: The Long And Short of It
For the first time, scientists at USC have unlocked a mechanism behind the way short- and long-term motor memory work together and compete against one another. The research — from a team led by Nicolas Schweighofer of the Division of Biokinesiology...
