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January 27, 2023

Animals to autism: The science of social bonds

Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.

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During this Blue Plate Research event, Dr. Stephanie Borrie discussed her research on the impact of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease on conversation.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center: Support for Studies on Prevention, Progression, and Caregiving

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Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.
Animals to autism: The science of social bonds | Blue Plate Research

Animals to autism: The science of social bonds

Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.

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Interventions Designed to Improve Self-Control

A researcher in the Department of Psychology at Utah State, Dr. Madden explores how we all hate to wait, and how extreme forms of this leads to habitually impulsive decision-making.

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Defenders, Bullies, and Victims

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The HEART of the Opioid Epidemic

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Strengths and Stresses of Family Relationships

Research on sibling, caregiver, and step-family dynamics. Family relationships are some of the most important influencers of a person’s health and well-being.

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