In Part 5 of the series we looked at a three structure model of conscious experience, neural activity and language. These three ‘structures’ are important components of any detailed discussion of the mind-brain distinction. A Three Structure Model of Neural Activity in Relation to Consciousness and Language Looking more closely at this model it can [...]
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Here is what I am reading today: genomic ‘hotspots’ “…Clusters of mutations or “hotspots” are not unique to the autism genome but instead are an intrinsic characteristic of the human genome, according to principal investigator Jonathan Sebat, PhD, professor of psychiatry and cellular and molecule medicine, and chief of the Beyster Center for Molecular [...]
The results are out today and the anticipation and anxious wait is over! For some it will be celebration, others will feel relief and some perhaps even disappointment. Below are a few tips for young people to help deal with their ATAR Score. Feel the emotions – label the emotions. It might be joy, relief, sadness, disappointment or regret. Let ...The post VCE Results 2012 – Coping with your ATAR Result appeared first on School Psychology Services.This series investigates the problem of integration in Neuroscience. The essence of this problem is that there is a clearly understood division of mind and brain. This division manifests in fundamentally different approaches to the investigation of mind and brain as well as the languages of the respective research communities. Many studies in Neuroscience make [...]
Here is what I am reading today: moral vs. practical judgement “Judgments we make with a moral underpinning are made more quickly and are more extreme than those same judgments based on practical considerations, a new set of studies finds. However, the findings, which appear in the journal PLOS ONE, also show that judgments based [...]
Here is what I am reading today: honest at work?? “It appears that being honest is hugely important to our sense of who we are. However, while it might bother us to tell lies at home, we are more likely to bend the truth at work, suggests the study. The researchers conducted simple honesty tests [...]
Here is what I am reading today: eric kandel: history of neuroscience “Society for Neuroscience archival interview with American neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel. The interview took place July 24, 2001. This video is part of the Society for Neuroscience’s autobiography series, “The History of Neuroscience in Autobiography,” detailing the lives and [...]
The final exam period of any subject or course can be daunting, especially when you have a number of exams to get through! It is important to manage stress levels and be proactive about staying on top of things. Here are a few tips for students and parents to think about. For Students: Establish a routine for study – have ...The post Managing Stress During Exam Time appeared first on School Psychology Services.
Here is what I am reading today: Not born in the summer? No worries, you’ve increased your chances to be a CEO “The Sauder study shows that only 6.13 per cent of an S&P 500 CEO sample was born in June and only 5.87 per cent of the sample was born in July. By comparison, [...]
Here is what I am reading today: Men with higher testosterone are often more honest “In a study of more than 90 men, scientists from the University of Bonn, Germany, found that subjects treated with a dose of testosterone before the study told fewer lies than those who received a placebo. “Testosterone has always been [...]
I was contact by a journalist from the Herald Sun and asked for my views on the increasing number of private school applications for Special Exam Arrangements. The trend suggests that independent schools are submitting more applications than state schools. My view is that if the student is eligible, they should apply. From the article: School Psychology Services founder Deborah Jepsen said ...The post Special Exam Arrangements – Deborah quoted in the Herald Sun appeared first on School Psychology Services.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one third of marriages end in divorce. Parents often wonder what impact their divorce or separation will have on their children. What does the research say? Several common themes have emerged in the divorce/separation literature: The immediate aftermath of parental divorce is often a period of emotional distress for both parents and children ...The post The Impact of Divorce on Children appeared first on School Psychology Services.
Parents sometimes ask me about the cost difference between our child assessment services and other providers. (Our rates are not the highest in Melbourne but we are closer to the premium end than the bottom end of the market.) In effect, what they are asking is this: Does it really matter who provides the service? The simple answer is YES! It ...The post Low Cost Child Psychological Assessment – Is It Really Value For Money? appeared first on School Psychology Services.