Category Archives: Behaviour

Do colicky babies have sensory processing problems?

Some researchers offer hope for the parents of colicky infants, who may have sensory processing problems.

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Is Loneliness Contagious?

Research shows that social isolation spreads within communities, and it can cause physiological problems.

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How Pretend-Play is Central to "Living in the Moment"

Kids are great at living in the moment. As they get older, they begin thinking more about the past or the future.

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"People Always Follow the Crowd. But Not Me!": The Introspection Illusion

Research shows that we tend to see others as “sheep” and ourselves as “lone wolves”.

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How The Need to Fit In Changes Our Behaviour

Belonging is a fundamental need for social creatures. Researchers have shown that peoples’ behaviour can be changed by manipulating their perception of fitting-in.

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Do the victims of bullying remain victims?

Researchers report that girls are more likely to remain victims of bullying than boys.

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Autism, Part 3: Reading Faces

Researchers have been trying to determine the processes that lead to the social deficits of kids with autism and related disorders.

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Preventing Anti-Social Behaviour in Adolescents

New research suggests that there are several factors that can steer troubled conduct disordered children away from becoming teenage offenders.

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Sibling Aggression: A Training Ground for Anti-Social Behaviour

Brothers and sisters learn a lot about relationships from their interactions with each other; on the Family Anatomy podcast, Dr. G and I have described the sibling relationship as a testing ground in which kids develop and practice their social skills. But if kids learn about the social world by interacting with their brothers or [...]

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Gender Bias in Risky Behaviour

Earlier this week, my son was out riding his bicycle on a side street near our home when our neighbours came out to say hello. My son was riding an oval shaped pattern and was going at full five-year-old speed when our neighbour commented, “Boys and girls are so different! My daughter would never have [...]

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