My 3 Favorite Psych Articles This Week - March 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024
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Explore how making hospital alarms more musical can prevent dangerous mistakes, cats and dogs likely dream about their waking experiences, and the reliability comparison between Myers-Briggs and Big Five personality tests.
Musical hospital alarms can reduce alarm fatigue and prevent errors. Animals like cats and dogs likely dream about their waking experiences similar to humans.
Deep dives
Musical Alarms in Hospitals
A study led by Dr. Judy Edworthy tested different alarm sounds in a simulated intensive care unit. They found that alarms incorporating musical elements like melody were easier for medical staff to identify and locate compared to standard harsh beeps, potentially reducing alarm fatigue and preventing dangerous mistakes in hospitals.
Dreaming in Animals and Personality Tests
Research using EEG has shown that animals like rats, cats, and dogs experience REM sleep, similar to humans. This suggests that animals likely dream about reliving waking experiences like chasing and playing. On the topic of personality tests, while tools like the Myers-Briggs lack scientific support for their accuracy, the Big Five model, measuring traits such as extraversion and openness to experience, has been well-regarded by psychologists for its stability and real-world correlations.
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Insights on Musical Alarms, Animal Dreams, and Personality Tests
In this episode of The Psych Files, host Michael Britt explores three fascinating new psychology studies. First, research found that making hospital alarms more musical could help prevent dangerous mistakes caused by alarm fatigue. Next, studies on cats and dogs suggest they likely dream about their waking experiences, just like humans do. The brain activity of a sleeping dog resembles when it is chasing a ball, for example. Finally, not all personality tests are created equal - while popular, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) lacks scientific support, whereas the Big Five model and its personality traits are well-validated by research. However, no test can capture the full complexity of your personality. Psychological science is always uncovering new insights into how our minds work, with much still left to discover.
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