Memory structure & function
A Hypothetical case study to demonstrate interplay of memory and different memory systems as they relate to PTSD. This exposition also explores the concept of misinformation, priming and false memory syndrome.
Early intervention crucial for autism
Identifying children with autism early – before age two – is possible and greatly improves their opportunities for development.
How family violence affects a child’s world
Understanding how family violence affects a child BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Living with family violence affects how children see themselves and the world around them, leading to a raft of …
Internet addiction and online gaming disorder on the rise
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY In our modern world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to be more connected and efficient than ever before. …
Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults. Just like adults, young children have worries that cause stress. Adults …
How strengths-based parenting helps young people to thrive
BY PROFESSOR LEA WATERS MAPS, PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE INTERNATIONAL POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION Amplifying strengths helps children reach their full potential and improves wellbeing. Parenting can be a difficult business and …
How to boost your wellbeing – the benefits of a growth mindset
By Dr Ivan Raymond MAPS, Clinical Psychologist and the Director of the Life Buoyancy Institute Insights from positive psychology reveal the factors that can help people be happier and more satisfied. …