Curiosity Daily Podcast: There’s No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Dog
Learn about why there’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog; why you should praise kids for their work ethic, not their smarts; and why you should never put coffee grounds in your garden.
March 30, 2021
Episode Show Notes:
There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog by Grant Currin
- More, D. (2021). The Myth of Hypoallergenic Dogs. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-myth-of-hypoallergenic-dogs-82709
- Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? (2019). Mayo Clinic; https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/expert-answers/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/faq-20058425
- Vredegoor, D. W., Willemse, T., Chapman, M. D., Heederik, D. J. J., & Krop, E. J. M. (2012). Can f 1 levels in hair and homes of different dog breeds: Lack of evidence to describe any dog breed as hypoallergenic. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 130(4), 904-909.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2012.05.013
Here's Why You Should Praise Kids for Their Work Ethic, Not Their Smarts by Ashley Hamer
- Dweck, C. S. (1986). Motivational processes affecting learning. American Psychologist, 41(10), 1040–1048. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.41.10.1040
- Mangels, J. A., Butterfield, B., Lamb, J., Good, C., & Dweck, C. S. (2006). Why do beliefs about intelligence influence learning success? A social cognitive neuroscience model. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 1(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsl013
- Roche, B. (2014, August 27). Ignore the IQ test: your level of intelligence is not fixed for life. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/ignore-the-iq-test-your-level-of-intelligence-is-not-fixed-for-life-30673
- Jacobs, T. (2015, March 26). More Evidence That Intelligence Is Malleable. Pacific Standard; Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/environment/more-evidence-that-intelligence-is-malleable#.og2q3ahxp
- Dewar, G. (2013). Growth mindset: Can a theory of intelligence change the way you learn? Parentingscience.com; Parenting Science. https://www.parentingscience.com/theory-of-intelligence.html
Whatever You Do, Don't Put Coffee Grounds in Your Garden originally aired May 14, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/types-of-narcissists-don-t-garden-with-coffee-grou
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