Category: Psychology
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James Petrick, Texas A&M University – The Effects of Travel
On Texas A&M Center for Sports Management Research & Education Week: How does travel affect you? James Petrick, professor in the department of parks, recreation and tourism sciences, explores cruise participants experiences to find out. Jim Petrick is a Full Professor, Research Fellow and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies in the Department of…
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Jeff Lating, Loyola University Maryland – Psychological First-Aid
On Loyola University Maryland Week: We could all use some psychological first-aid right now. Jeff Lating, professor of psychology, explores how this tool can reduce anxiety and stress at a crucial time. My primary research and clinical interests are in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary-prone risk factors and behavioral medicine. Psychological First-Aid Psychological first aid,…
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Trysh Travis, University of Florida – Magical Thinking
How are we dealing with the pandemic? Trysh Travis, associate professor at the center for gender, sexualities, and women’s studies research at the University of Florida, discusses why positive thinking is popping up again during this time. I’m a cultural and literary historian who focuses on gender and popular cultures in the 20th-century United States.…
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Allison L. Martin, Kennesaw State University – Captive Animals
On Kennesaw State University Week: Improvements to zoos can improve life for the animals that live there. Allison L. Martin, assistant professor of psychology, looks into developing better practices for captive animals. Dr. Allison Martin is an assistant professor of psychology at Kennesaw State University. She teaches courses in learning and behavior and research methodology,…
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Catherine Franssen, Longwood University – Outdoors as PTSD Therapy
On Longwood University Week: PTSD sufferers can look to re-wire their brain by getting outside. Catherine Franssen, associate professor of psychology, says nature can help restore balance in our heads. Dr. Catherine L. Franssen is the director of the NeuroStudies minor and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Longwood University in Farmville,…
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Sarai Blincoe, Longwood University – Trust
On Longwood University Week: There’s lots to consider when deciding whether to trust someone. Sarai Blincoe, associate professor of social psychology, explores three things we look to give us answers. Dr. Sarai Blincoe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment in the Cook-Cole College of…
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Kevin Doyle, Longwood University – Substance Abuse Disorders
On Longwood University Week: We should look to change how we view addiction. Kevin Doyle, associate professor of education, describes better ways of treatment. Dr. Kevin Doyle is a professor in the Counselor Education program at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and Chair of the Department of Education and Special Education. Prior to that, he…
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Deborah Archer, New York University – Racial Inequality
On New York University Week: Racial discrimination can be hidden in less visible places. Deborah Archer, associate professor of clinical law, explores this statement. Deborah N. Archer is an Associate Professor of Clinical Law; Co-Faculty Director of the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law; and Director of the Civil Rights Clinic at NYU School…
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Elizabeth Daniels, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – Do Media and Body Image Create an Early Exit for Middle School Girls?
On University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Week: Does body image create an early exit for middle school girls? Elizabeth Daniels, associate professor in the department of psychology, explores this question. Dr. Daniels joined the UCCS Psychology Department in Fall of 2014. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University Cascades and a Visiting…
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Jennifer Groscup, Scripps College – Consent to Search
On Scripps College Week: Do you have to let the government search you? Jennifer Groscup, associate professor of psychology, has the answer. My primary area of research interest is in the intersection of psychology and law. I am particularly interested in legal decision making, expert evidence, scientific evidence, and the affect of attitudes and pre-existing…