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Does IQ measure ability for complex cognition? (2014)
Journal Article
Richardson, K., & Norgate, S. (2014). Does IQ measure ability for complex cognition?. Theory and Psychology, 24(6), 795-812. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959354314551163

A popular conception of the “intelligence,” or g, thought to be measured by IQ tests, is that of a cognitive “strength” variable that facilitates complex cognition such as reasoning and problem solving. Yet test items seem remarkably un-complex w... Read More about Does IQ measure ability for complex cognition?.

Maternally perceived barriers to and facilitators of establishing and maintaining tooth-brushing routines with infants and preschoolers (2014)
Journal Article
Elison, S., Norgate, S., Dugdill, L., & Pine, C. (2014). Maternally perceived barriers to and facilitators of establishing and maintaining tooth-brushing routines with infants and preschoolers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(7), 6808-6826. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110706808

Establishing effective toothbrushing routines using fluoridated toothpaste in infancy has been suggested as important to dental health throughout childhood and into adulthood. However, previous studies have revealed a number of potential barriers to,... Read More about Maternally perceived barriers to and facilitators of establishing and maintaining tooth-brushing routines with infants and preschoolers.

The missing dimension : The relevance of people's conception of time (2014)
Journal Article
Norgate, S., Davies, N., Speed, C., Cherrett, T., & Dickinson, J. (2014). The missing dimension : The relevance of people's conception of time. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 37(01), 93-94. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X13001829

While a timely conceptual innovation for the digital age, the “map” proposed by Bentley et al. would benefit from strengthening through the inclusion of a non–clock-time perspective. In this way, there could be new hypotheses developed which could be... Read More about The missing dimension : The relevance of people's conception of time.

Improving collection efficiency through remote monitoring of charity assets (2014)
Journal Article
McLeod, F., Erdogan, G., Cherrett, T., Bektas, T., Davies, N., Shingleton, D., …Norgate, S. (2014). Improving collection efficiency through remote monitoring of charity assets. Waste Management, 34(2), 273-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2013.11.006

Collection costs associated with servicing a major UK charity’s donation banks and collecting unsold goods from their retail shops can account for up to 20% of the overall income gained. Bank and shop collections are commingled and are typically made... Read More about Improving collection efficiency through remote monitoring of charity assets.