Remember the last time you saw India on Western TV. What did you see? A yellow filter that seems more like a desert scene, mustard fields and snake charmers restricting our diversity. How many times have you seen diverse characters represented? And how many of them are actually three-dimensional with solid plot points? Let’s take […] The post How Television Shapes Stereotypes: The Impact of Media Representation on Society and Psychology appeared first on Psychologs Magazine | Mental H...| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
Many animals avoid contact with people. In protected areas of the African savanna, mammals flee more intensely upon hearing human conversations than when they hear lions or sounds associated with h…| ConservationBytes.com
Lets start with some definitions, official and unofficial. Silly Rules. “outdated or unhelpful rules, policies, and procedures within healthcare settings that hinder efficient and effective care”. Official: The Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Originally called, Breaking the Rules to Improve Care and Increase Joy in Work and Well-Being (link here). Basically an IHI initiative to […]| What's the PONT
William Higham, founder of consultancy Next Big Thing, shares his insights on building innovative workplace cultures, and understanding the deep emotional drivers shaping consumer behaviour.| Marketing Gazette
When does a Desire Path become a path of necessity? Not just something you choose for convenience. This is a thinly disguised attempt to share the fact that I’ve been walking along a bit of the Camino de Santiago. I’ve been told I’ve become the opposite of one of the characters in the film Fight […]| What's the PONT
Here a few things that appear along the Camino that made me pause. Nothing particularly deep and meaningful here. Mostly just weird stuff that appeals to my sense of curiosity. Be Quiet! Listen. A small chalk board fixed about 3m up in a tree. Somewhere in the Beechwood’s around Fontaine de Roland (I think). It […]| What's the PONT
For Autistic individuals with a Pathological Demand for Avoidance (PDA) profile, simple demands can feel like an overwhelming challenge to […] The post 9 Tips to Reduce Demands for the PDAer in Your Life appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Hannah Brockway Since I was nine years old, I had difficulty fitting in at school. I had a […] The post Masking for Survival: My Life as a Sleeper Agent appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Loren Snow From being called “oversensitive” to “unempathic”, it’s not unusual for Autistic individuals to be told that, […] The post Autism and Emotions: How and Why Do Autistic People Process Emotions Differently? appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
The past two weeks have seen an uptick in thunderstorms here in Adelaide. With them comes the inevitable: owners asking for help for their panicked dogs, and dogs being picked up on the streets after desperate escape attempts. What can be done for these poor suffering creatures? I’ve talked about noise phobias before, but now … Continue reading "Sileo For Dogs With Firework & Thunder Anxiety"| Walkerville Vet
Over the past five years, I have watched lick mats become one of the standard tools for treating anxiety and boredom in dogs and cats. That’s especially true for the branded version LickiMat®. They are a great help, and I’m not going to tell you not to use them. But I want you to be careful. … Continue reading "Are Lick Mats Actually Good For Dogs & Cats?"| Walkerville Vet
By Sydney Litterer, Ryan Scrivens, Thomas W. Wojciechowski, and Richard Frank This article summarizes a recent study published in Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression. Research exploring the online posting patterns and behaviors in spaces known for facilitating violent extremism, especially in online spaces steeped in racially and ethnically motivated (REM) extremist ideologies, has| VOX - Pol
“Through A Different Lens” described by its author Ger Graus as a “professional autobiography” was published the week before Easter, just in time for the season of school trips, residentials and wo…| John Cosgrove
Night is the peak activity period for many animal species. In the Western Andes of Ecuador, the Chocó golden scarab flies between forest patches during the night, but urban lighting interferes with their paths and jeopardises populations already struggling to persist in fragmented native forests. Urban development has created a network of illuminated infrastructure that […]| ConservationBytes.com
Autism is a highly variable form of neurodivergence that gives rise to a lot of natural differences in the way… The post Autism and giftedness appeared first on Altogether Autism.| Altogether Autism
Curiosity is a powerful force that drives us to explore the unknown and challenge our limits. It has inspired adventurers like Felicity Aston, who braved the harshness of Antarctica, and Mick Dawson, who fulfilled his childhood dream by rowing across the Pacific.| Sue Stockdale - Engaging. Exploring. Enriching
Author Valerio Sbragaglia and his colleagues guide us through a recent study which advances the understanding of spearfisher-fish behavioural interaction by integrating ecological indicators (i.e.,…| The Applied Ecologist
Brits have ranked their biggest food storage icks – with 1 in 2 admitting they’d be put off by a colleague or friend's poor fridge upkeep.| Workplace Wellbeing Professional
We all know that diet can have a big impact on our health, and the same is true for the wildlife around us. Some animals adapt to new food resources, often bringing them into our everyday, where we see them scavenging for morsels. Recent Institute graduate Dr Nina O'Hanlon talks about her research into gull diet and how it is affecting their colonies.| Naturally Speaking
The Naturally Speaking editors gather to discuss new research from the Institute and highlight some of their favourite things from the month of March.| Naturally Speaking
There are many ways to study life strategies of small passerines. Professor Jan-Ake Nilsson of the University of Lund sat down with us to talk about his studies, and the fantastic little birds that he has worked with.| Naturally Speaking
Have you ever wondered if dogs can see ghosts and sense things we can’t? This article delves into the mysteries of canine behaviour by exploring strange phenomena. Discover the enigmatic behaviours that defy explanation, from midnight zoomies to selective hearing. Unlock the secrets of your dog’s unexplained actions with these captivating insights. Midnight Zoomies: Is […] The post 5 Strange Dog Behaviours That Can’t Be Explained appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
Why don’t you sleep on it… and the answer will be there in the morning. It’s one of those annoyingly wholesome bits of advice my Wife frequently gives me. And I accept. Maybe not …| What's the PONT
Kaspersky's CTI analysts recently released their Asian APT groups report, including details on behavior by different adversaries. Followin...| blog.virustotal.com
I miss the Cold War. Back in the 1980’s everything seemed simpler. The main thing we worried about was nuclear annihilation. Nowadays it seems to be; everything, everywhere, all of the time. …| What's the PONT
CONTENT WARNING – Once again – this is a ramble – this topic is huge and I start to hit on issues that I could spend thousands of hours on (And still get nowhere!). That’s not the purpose of …| Old Primary Head
The to do list of the school leader is daunting to say the least. Just glancing at standard job descriptions for those in leadership positions can prompt the question: how does one human being do all of that? It seems … Continue reading →| Reading all the Books