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Research
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Twin Children of the Holocaust
The twin children of the Holocaust are a largely overlooked group of survivors, Their situation is examined with reference to a recent conference on Nazi medicine.
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Leading Psychological Science Journal Launches Initiative on Research Replication
Reproducing the results of research studies is a vital part of the scientific process. Yet for a number of reasons, replication research, as it is commonly known, is rarely published. Now, a leading journal is adopting a novel way to promote and publish well-designed replications of psychological studies.
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A More Resilient Species
Self-directed play nourishes the human spirit and helps develop resilience, independence and resourcefulness.
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Creativity Happens When You Least Expect It
The ability to think about information in new and unusual ways can be hampered when we wield too much brainpower. This means that what we think of as our optimal time of day, may not be optimal for everything.
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The Neuroscience of Creativity
Studying the part of the brain associated with creativity.
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Musical Creativity and the Brain
Brain imaging studies reveal the neural underpinnings of spontaneous musical creativity. Improvisation activates brain areas associated with language and sensorimotor skills and deactivates areas at rest during dreaming and meditation.
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What I Learned During My “Sabbatical” at the MIT Media Lab (Part Two)
Frank Moss reveals how the "disabled first, everyone afterward" approach drives innovation at the MIT Media Lab.
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Our Storytelling Minds: Do We Ever Really Know What’s Going on Inside?
We formulate stories about our own behavior and that of others all the time. If we’re not sure about the details, we make them up – or rather, our brain does, without so much as thinking about asking our permission.
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A Home for Creativity Researchers
The Academy of Management annual meeting in 2012 had an impressive number of presentations on creativity and innovation.
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Social Rejection Can Fuel Creativity
Social rejection fuels creativity for people with an independent mindset.
