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The Flynn Effect

The Flynn Effect is the name for the systematic rise in cognitive ability scores over generations. In a recent (November 2021) study…

Apr 19, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

The No Surprises Act

Although you may be aware of this Act, it may have important implications for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists…

Apr 16, 2022

Apr 16, 2022

Flourishing and “Super-Agers”

On January 11, 2022, the Harvard Gazette described a group of researchers at Harvard University and Baylor University whose $43.4 million…

Apr 15, 2022

Apr 15, 2022

An examination of the MMPI-3 validity scales in detecting overreporting of psychological problems.

Reeves, Brown, & Sellbom (2022) published “An examination of the MMPI-3 validity scales in detecting overreporting of psychological…

Apr 14, 2022

An examination of the MMPI-3 validity scales in detecting overreporting of psychological problems.

Apr 14, 2022

Using Wearable Devices as Therapy Tools

The Monitor in Psychology (September 2021) describes work by Benjamin W. Nelson PhD that examines how such devices as Fitbits and Apple…

Apr 13, 2022

Using Wearable Devices as Therapy Tools

Apr 13, 2022

Thoughts on the Online SAT

The New York Times headline said: “Put down your №2 pencils forever: The SAT will go completely digital by 2024 amid questions about…

Apr 12, 2022

Thoughts on the Online SAT

Apr 12, 2022

Respecting Gender Identity

A recent post in Inside Higher Education (January 25, 2022) notes that colleges and universities are now tweaking campus information…

Apr 9, 2022

Respecting Gender Identity

Apr 9, 2022

Why Measuring Multiple Risk and Protective Factors is Important

In a recent longitudinal study, De Maat et al. (2021) examined whether aspects of child temperament and executive functions can buffer…

Apr 9, 2022

Why Measuring Multiple Risk and Protective Factors is Important

Apr 9, 2022

Possible Autism Link in Young Adults Treated for Addiction

In late January 2022, researchers (McKowen et al.) at Massachusetts General Hospital published findings in The American Journal on…

Apr 9, 2022

Possible Autism Link in Young Adults Treated for Addiction

Apr 9, 2022

Adolescents’ Attachment Security Predicts Compliance During COVID-19

We have known for a long time that attachment security is a protective factor in the face of stress. Coulombe & Yates (2021) published…

Apr 9, 2022

Adolescents’ Attachment Security Predicts Compliance During COVID-19

Apr 9, 2022

Karen Nelson

Karen Nelson

Karen H Nelson is an emerita professor of psychology at Austin College. Since retirement, she has worked with HACCAH Solutions (haccah.com).

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