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- Narrow focus on physical activity could be ruining kids' playtime
- Fear of failure from a young age affects attitude to learning
- Immune system of newborn babies stronger than previously thought
| Narrow focus on physical activity could be ruining kids' playtime Posted: 21 Sep 2014 07:36 PM PDT While public health authorities focus on the physical activity benefits of active play, a new study reveals that for children, playing has no goal -- it is an end in itself, an activity that is fun, done alone or with friends, and it represents "an opportunity to experience excitement or pleasure, but also to combat boredom, sadness, fear, or loneliness."'By focusing on the physical activity aspect of play, authorities put aside several aspects of play that are beneficial to young people's emotional and social health,' says a professor. |
| Fear of failure from a young age affects attitude to learning Posted: 21 Sep 2014 07:35 PM PDT An early established fear of failure at school can influence students' motivation to learn and negatively affect their attitude to learning. The analysis found that irrespective of the goal students adopt those who had developed a fear of failure at an early age were more likely to adopt the goal to validate their ego rather than for their own personal interest and development, and were less likely to use effective learning strategies but more likely to cheat. |
| Immune system of newborn babies stronger than previously thought Posted: 21 Sep 2014 11:51 AM PDT Contrary to what was previously thought, newborn immune T cells may have the ability to trigger an inflammatory response to bacteria, according to a new study. Although their immune system works very differently to that of adults, babies may still be able to mount a strong immune defense, finds the study. |
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