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Teachers and parents alike hope for small class sizes. Both groups see small class sizes as a way to reduce the overall workload for a teacher, which allows teachers to provide more attention to students. This can lead you as a parent to get concerned when you find out how many students are in your child’s class. You may think to yourself about how difficult it would be if you were to have 25 third graders or even 40 high school students packed into one classroom at a time....

What characteristics or qualities make a person a hero? Is there a hero gene? According to one recent study, the answer might rest in what type of heroism we are addressing. According to a paper published in 2010, researchers have found that people who had engaged in one-time acts of bravery (like rushing into a burning building or rescuing someone from the path of an oncoming train) are not necessarily that much different from control groups of non-heroes....

We all know getting and staying healthy through exercise can feel good, but sometimes it can feel so good that people who exercise might wonder, can you get high from working out? And if you can actually get high on exercise, like you can from drugs, is it good for you or bad for you? The short answer is that yes, you can get high from exercise. And while the feeling of getting high itself is not harmful, like with drugs, you can be harmed while under the influence of this high feeling, as you may be less aware of the potential and real harm to your body....

Function loss related to disability is often framed as a before and after. There was the cancer, the amputation, the car accident, etc., and then there’s the post-injury self. This begs the question: What about those who are grieving not large-scale change, but the small losses that come with a disability that shifts, that you’ve lived with your entire life, or which is not understood well amongst the medical establishment?...

Gynophobia is defined as an intense and irrational fear of women. It may be characterized as a form of specific phobia. Specific phobias involve a fear that is centered on a specific trigger object or situation, which in the case of gynophobia is women. The fear that people experience is far out of proportion to any actual danger that they face, and people with this phobia may recognize that their anxiety is excessive....

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or PAWS, is the condition of continuing to experience drug withdrawal symptoms—for weeks, months, or years—even though you’ve completed a drug addiction treatment program and are no longer “using.” Other names for post-acute withdrawal syndrome include post-withdrawal syndrome, prolonged withdrawal syndrome, and protracted withdrawal syndrome. Which Drug Addictions May Lead to PAWS? Post-acute withdrawal syndrome typically begins after someone has withdrawn from alcohol, a benzodiazepine tranquilizer, or a narcotic drug (opioid), such as heroin....

Comparative psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the study of animal behavior. Modern research on animal behavior began with the work of Charles Darwin and Georges Romanes, and the field has grown into a multidisciplinary subject. Today, biologists, psychologists, anthropologists, ecologists, geneticists, and many others contribute to the study of animal behavior. Comparative psychology often utilizes a comparative method to study animal behavior. The comparative method involves comparing the similarities and differences among species to gain an understanding of evolutionary relationships....

Speech therapy focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand words spoken to you, and expressive language, or the ability to use words to express yourself. Speech therapy also addresses the mechanics of producing words, such as articulation, pitch, fluency, and volume. Some children only need help with language, while others have the most problems with the mechanics of speech. Some kids need help with multiple facets of speech, language, and swallowing....

Stealing is a behavior that often disturbs parents, no matter what the child’s age. It is unsettling when your child takes things that do not belong to him without permission. But is stealing likely to lead to more serious problems of theft in children? Do Young Children Understand That Stealing Is Wrong? Not necessarily. In fact, many young children take things without asking because developmentally, they lack the understanding of boundaries as to what is theirs and what belongs to others....

Too much stress can feel overwhelming, and it often sneaks up on us. When you need to relax your mind and body immediately, try these nine quick, easy strategies. Take a Short Walk Exercise can be a great stress reliever because it helps you blow off steam and releases endorphins. Even if you have just 5 or 10 minutes, moving your body for a bit will help. If you have more time or can take your walk outside, even better....

The death of a mother is one of the hardest things most people will go through in life. Whether you had a great relationship, a hard relationship, or somewhere in between, this event will likely have a significant impact on your life. In one survey, between 20% to 30% of participants stated that losing a loved one was the most traumatic event in their lives—even among those who had reported 11 or more traumatic events over the course of their life....

The stress of unemployment can take a serious toll on your well-being under any circumstance. But during the coronavirus pandemic, your stress levels may be even higher than usual. Key Takeaways Research shows that unemployment is associated with increased depression and anxiety.Acknowledging your feelings can help you heal from the loss and move on. When you feel overwhelmed, focus on what you can control and take action. With our current situation and the state of the global economy, there is a much lower chance of landing a new job anytime soon....

Cell phone addiction may not be formally recognized, but for many people, the thought of not having their cell phone is impossible. As we become more and more dependent on cell phones to connect with others, organize our time, and track down information, it can seem hard to cope without it. For many people, looking at their cell phone had become a new way of navigating the social complexities of modern life....

Are you interested in a career in a psychology-related field but not quite sure where to begin? Do you have a question about psychology careers? Because there is so much diversity in the field of psychology when it comes to individual career paths, deciding where you want to go can be a daunting prospect. As you plan your way forward, it pays to do research on the different options that are available and carefully decide which area seems to be the best possible fit for your interests, needs, and goals....

With the human genome having finally been mapped out, the search is on for those genes that cause us to develop illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although it is clear that OCD has a genetic basis, it is not yet clear which genes may be important and under what circumstances. Genes and Illness Before discussing whether there is a genetic basis for OCD, let’s review some basic genetic concepts and how they relate to illness....

The decision to end a marriage is often one of the most challenging choices people will face during their adult lives. For many people, it is a process that involves a long process of debating whether to stay or go. There is no easy way to determine if divorce is your right choice. Only you can weigh the pros and cons, assess the impact it will have on your life, and determine if moving on from your marriage is the best option....

In 2014, Neha Ruch secured her ideal job. The New York City-based advertising exec had just gotten her MBA from Stanford and landed at wedding planning website Zola as the Director of Brand Strategy. “It was a start-up then,” Ruch explains. “I was running brand strategy and it was my ‘dream job.’” Parents don’t work 9 to 5—we work 7 to 7, from the moment our kids wake up until they go to sleep....

Students have faced many changes at their schools throughout the pandemic, from virtual learning to socially distanced classrooms. But, while these changes have been challenging, a new study has found that they may have come with a hidden upside: Less school bullying. Key Takeaways The research found that rates of most kinds of school bullying dropped significantly among Canadian students during the pandemic.Cyberbullying rates only dipped slightly, from about 14% to 11....

If you are an expectant parent, you may have heard of harvesting colostrum, or expressing your breastmilk before your baby is born. This idea may have particular appeal to you if you have a history of low milk supply, or if you or your baby have certain medical conditions that can make breastfeeding more difficult. Perhaps you simply want some assurance that you will have extra milk available during the first days postpartum....

We have all been there. You’re in line at the grocery store or you’re at an older child’s extra-curricular activity and your little one starts fussing. You can’t leave and the whining and crying is becoming loud enough for others to notice. Desperate for a solution you pass your child your phone. Suddenly, they’re immersed in “Bluey” or a game and you just bought yourself another 15 minutes of peace and quiet....