Category: Psychology
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Bonnie A. Green, East Stroudsburg University – Oppositional Mindset
Students react in different ways to criticism. Bonnie Green, professor of psychology at East Stroudsburg University, explores the ways a critical remark has an effect on a student’s learning capabilities. Bonnie A Green, Ph.D. is an experimental psychologist who specializing in research in the Science of Success, particularly as it relates to academic achievement and…
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Peter Belmi, University of Virginia – Objectification at Work
How does the culture of the workplace affect objectification of employees? Peter Belmi, assistant professor of business administration at the University of Virginia, looks into this question. Peter Belmi is an assistant professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business. He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from…
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Selmer Bringsjord, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Ethical A.I.
Should artificial intelligence be used in weapons? Selmer Bringsjord, professor of cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores this question. Selmer Bringsjord is Professor of Cognitive Science, Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Logic & Philosophy, Professor of Management & Technology, and Director of Rensselaer AI and Reasoning Laboratory. He specializes in the logico-mathematical and…
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Brian Lowe, SUNY Oneonta – Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories continue to run rampant in today’s public sphere. Brian Lowe, professor of sociology at SUNY Oneonta, looks into why. Brian M. Lowe received his BAH and Master’s in Sociology from Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario and his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Lowe’s research and teaching interests include sociological…
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Ben Ho, Vassar College – Why Trust Matters
How do we gain trust in one another? Ben Ho, associate professor of economics at Vassar College, delves into this question. Ben Ho is an associate professor of behavioral economics at Vassar College who applies economic tools like game theory and experimental design to understand social systems such as apologies, identity, fairness and attitudes about…
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Caroline Brackette, Mercer University – Mental Health and College Satisfaction
Mental health disabilities can be hidden, but still have a large effect on college students’ satisfaction on campuses. Caroline Brackette, associate professor in the college of health professions at Mercer University, explains. Dr. Caroline Brackette is a licensed professional counselor and has clinical experience working with a diverse population of clients across the mental health…
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Karen Brakke, Spelman College – Development of Coordinated Skill in Toddlers
On Spelman College Week: No parent likes a toddler with a drum set. Karen Brakke, full professor in the department of psychology, examines the development of motor skills in toddlers. Karen Brakke, Ph.D. is a full professor in the Department of Psychology. She has also served as chair of psychology (2008-2014) and as special assistant…
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Jacqueline Evans, Florida International University – CogTracer
Do you remember everyone you interacted with in the last few days? Jacqueline Evans, associate professor of psychology at Florida International University, discusses memory and contract tracing during COVID-19. Dr. Evans conducts research on investigative interviewing in its many forms, to include interviewing cooperative witnesses, interrogating uncooperative suspects, and gathering intelligence from sources. In addition,…
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Kyle Fruh, Duke Kunshan University – Fair-Weather Fan
The fair-weather fan gets a lot of contempt from the die-hards. Kyle Fruh, assistant professor of philosophy at Duke Kunshan University, wonders if these fans have it right after all. Kyle Fruh is an assistant professor of philosophy at Duke Kunshan University. Dr. Fruh’s current research focuses on the nature of promises and promissory obligation,…
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Yuval Avnar, Scripps College – News Echo Chambers
On Scripps College Week: Are news echo chambers really a bad thing? Yuval Avnur, professor of philosophy, takes a two-pronged approach to this question. Yuval Avnur is Professor of Philosophy at Scripps College. He works on a broad range of issues about belief and doubt, including in contemporary epistemology, philosophy of religion, and the history of…