Psychology Archive

Vera Tobin, Case Western Reserve University – Plot Twists

No spoilers please! Vera Tobin, assistant professor of cognitive science atΒ Case Western Reserve University, examines how

Dominik Guess, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures

The meaning of patience is not consistent across cultures. C. Dominik Guess, professor of psychology at

Raghabendra KC, Rollins College – Competition is Contagious

You don’t have to play to be in the competitive spirit. Raghabendra KC, assistant professor of

Joanne Dickson, Edith Cowan University – Negative Thoughts and the Ideal Self

It can be hard to stop ruminating on negative thoughts. Joanne Dickson, associate professor of psychology

Luke Ayers, Widener University – What Drives Our Food Choices?

On Widener University Week: Is it harder to avoid the temptation of food when you’re hungry?

Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Happiness, Life Satisfaction, and Comparing Oneself to Others on Facebook

Social media matters in our happiness, whether we like it or not. Lee Farquhar, associate professor

TaLisa Carter, American University – Correctional Officers

Corrections officers have a stressful job. TaLisa J. Carter, assistant professor at American University’s School of

Brian Houston, University of Missouri – Disaster Media Coverage and Children

The minds of children are affected by disasters. Brian Houston, associate professor of communication at the

Celia Williamson, University of Toledo – Social Media and Sex Trafficking

On University of Toledo Week: How do you keep teens safe against predators online? Celia Williamson,

Lisa Leopold, Middlebury Institute of International Studies – Public Apologies

The best strategy for a public apology is not always followed. Lisa Leopold, associate professor of