Category: Psychology
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Anita Rao, Georgetown University – The Impact of Voluntary Labeling
Labels on products showing ‘healthier’ information, may not be telling the whole story. Anita Rao, Beyer Family associate professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, tells us why. Anita Rao, Beyer Family Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, is an empirical marketing researcher. Her work focuses on causally measuring…
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Old People Hate New Music?
Certain age groups think the music of today is not as a good as it used to be. Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley professor of psychology at Knox College, explores why this may be. To the extent that there is a common theme tying my research together, it is that I study human social behavior…
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Sophie Arnold, New York University – Unraveling the Gender Gap in Negotiation
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Does the gender pay gap start in childhood? Sophie Arnold, Ph.D. candidate in psychology, examines. Sophie Arnold is PhD Candidate in Psychology at New York University. Her research investigates the early emerging beliefs and behaviors that contribute to real-world disparities like the gender wage gap. Her…
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Richard Addante, Florida Institute of Technology – Discovery of a New Kind of Human Memory Process
Could our ideas about human memory be about to change? Richard Addante, associate professor in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts at the Florida Institute of Technology, looks into this. Dr. Richard J. Addante, associate professor of psychology at Florida Institute of Technology, is a 3-time winner of an LRP Award from the National…
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Danica Knight, Texas Christian University – Hope Connection 2.0
Connection with others can bring better outcomes for children afflicted with trauma. Danica Knight, Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute and professor of psychology at Texas Christian University, examines how to foster this. Danica Kalling Knight, Ph.D. serves as Professor of Psychology and Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD)…
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Renee Miller, University of Rochester – Is Cognitive Bias Sabotaging Your Fantasy Football Team?
On University of Rochester Week: Fantasy football is more than just fun for people with money on the line, but can your brain keep you from winning? Renee Miller, professor of brain and cognitive sciences and director of the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, delves into cognitive biases. Renee Miller directs the undergraduate Neuroscience program at the…
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Sabari Rajan Karmegam, George Mason University – The Streisand Effect of Book Bans
Banning books may not have the intended outcome. Sabari Rajan Karmegan, assistant professor of information systems and operations management at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, reads along to find out why. Sabari Rajan Karmegam is an assistant professor of Information Systems and Operations Management at George Mason University’s Costello College of…
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Ivy Bourgeault, University of Ottawa – The Mental Well-Being of Professional Workers
The mental wellbeing of those with “good jobs” can still suffer. Ivy Bourgeault, professor in the school of sociological and anthropological studies at the University of Ottawa, determines what can be done. Dr. Ivy Bourgeault is a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair…
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Yosef Sokol, Touro University – Recovering from Attempted Suicide
Recovering from a suicide attempt can be challenging in many ways. Yosef Sokol, clinical assistant professor at the School of Health Sciences at Touro University, explores a new way to treat those who are struggling. Dr. Yosef Sokol is clinical assistant professor in the PsyD program at Touro University School of Health Sciences. Dr. Sokol…
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Richard E Mattson, Binghamton University – Using Character Traits to Identify Men Likely to Commit Sexual Assault
Sexual assault perpetrators carry similar character traits, so how do we identity them? Richard E. Mattson, director of the undergraduate program and a professor of psychology at Harpur College at Binghamton University, explains. Richard E. Mattson joined the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University in 2013. Mattson’s lab focuses on perceptions and attitudes relevant to…