By Christian Jarrett. The researchers interpreted their findings in terms of the “broaden and build theory” of positive emotions.
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By Christian Jarrett. To the researchers’ surprise, greater derailment preceded reductions in depression.
By Christian Jarrett. This is the first systematic study of teenagers’ “self-images”.
By Christian Jarrett. This is one of the first studies to look at learning styles in the context of primary age education.
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By Christian Jarrett. The findings challenge the idea that depressed people are seeking to perpetuate their low mood.
By Christian Jarrett. The mundanity and apparent simplicity of taking notes belies the importance of this activity for learning.

By Christian Jarrett. Today intellectual humility is arguably needed more than ever – the insight and honesty to hold your hands up and say you’re ignorant or inexpert about an issue.
By Christian Jarrett. The new study demonstrates the “eye contact illusion”.
By Christian Jarrett. It’s important to note that the studies were purely correlational leaving them open to other interpretations.