Month: May 2018

Hostile teachers can lose students 5 percent on test scores

Teachers who antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism, or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, a new study warns. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on May 11, 2018

Prenatal marijuana use can affect infant size, behavior, study finds

Smoking during pregnancy has well-documented negative effects on birth weight in infants and is linked to several childhood health problems. Now, researchers have found that prenatal marijuana use also can have consequences on infants’ weight and can influence behavior problems, especially when combined with tobacco use. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 10, 2018

Marriage name game: What kind of guy would take his wife’s last name?

The study looked at whether a man’s level of education — both his own and relative to his wife’s — influences the likelihood that he chooses a nontraditional surname in marriage. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, […]

Published on May 10, 2018