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Insights into the multi-factorial nature of reading difficulties

A study involving 97 Dutch-speaking children provides new evidence supporting a multifactorial view of developmental dyslexia (DD), challenging the traditional perspective that considers dyslexia primarily a phonological disorder. The findings reveal substantial heterogeneity among children with

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When Fear Looks Like Surprise

Recognizing emotions from other people's faces is one of the most important social skills we possess. Yet, we do not always get it right. Have you ever looked at a human face and wondered whether the person was terrified or simply surprised? This is one of the most common emotional confusions. But

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The placebo effect in reading performance: A cross-over experimental study

A new study, conducted by researchers from the Department of General Psychology, shows that positive expectations can temporarily improve reading performance.Researchers asked 102 young adults to wear “special” glasses that were actually sham lenses but were presented as tools capable of modifying

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