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Using humor during doctor-patient interactions
The use of humor during doctor-patient interactions
How often do medical professionals use humor during the interaction with patients? After all, such positive interactions help build a relationship, establish trust, and support the exchange of relevant information.
Observe elderly in their own home
In home study of elderly people
Older people are healthier these days and like to live in their own homes as long as possible. As a result, the need for home care services is increasing.
Conference at Dom Square, Utrecht
Conference
Coming up: developmental psychology research conference in Utrecht
Please visit the ECDP 2017 at Dom Square, located in the very heart of the city Utrecht, and take the opportunity to network, meet old friends and colleagues, exchange knowledge, and to say hi!
Male of female mouse?
Why it doesn’t seem fair to prefer male mice in behavioral studies
Is it justified to use male mice only in behavioral studies, as many diseases affect men and women differently? This might be the most important argument to favor including female mice in certain studies.
Infant eye gaze
Guest blog
The response of oxytocin to mother-infant interaction
Researcher Rebecca Knapp was interested to know whether infant eye gaze away from the mother, or eye gaze directed to the mother, would correspond to increased maternal oxytocin. Read her blog post to learn more.
Consumer drinking
Conference
Pangborn 2017: where industry and academia in sensory and consumer science meet
Pangborn 2017 takes place from 20-24 August 2017, and of course, Noldus will be present too!
How do mice act in complete darkness?
IR backlight in rodent behavioral testing
How do mice act in complete darkness? Ann-Kristina Fritz and her colleagues ordered a large, round open field with IR backlight, custom made by Noldus, to investigate.
In control of emotions
Emotions distract people with eating disorders
Studies show that people with anorexia nervosa have reduced facial expressivity of emotions while viewing emotionally provoking stimuli. Researcher Leppanen and her team used FaceReader to investigate this.