Category: Psychology
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Alix Olson, Oxford College of Emory University – The Rise of Resilience
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Resilience is a good skill to cultivate. Alix Olson, assistant professor of women’s gender and sexuality studies, examines how it can be abused as well. Dr. Olson is thrilled to begin her first year teaching Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Oxford College. Her research interests include contemporary…
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Kenneth Carter, Oxford College of Emory University – Thrill-Seeking Behavior
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: What makes someone seek a risky lifestyle? Kenneth Carter, professor of psychology, explores the thinking behind the risk. Dr. Ken Carter is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology at Oxford College of Emory University, where he teaches introductory courses in psychology as well as advanced courses in clinical…
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Mary McNaughton-Cassill, University of Texas San Antonio – Mental Health Crisis
Anxiety and depression don’t always come from inside. Mary McNaughton-Cassill, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, says external factors also play a role. Dr. McNaughton-Cassill received her Ph.D. in 1991 from the University of California, San Diego- San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis…
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Lambrianos Nikiforidis, SUNY Oneonta – Do Parents Have a Favorite Child?
Do parents have a favorite child? Lambrianos Nikiforidis, assistant professor of marketing at SUNY Oneonta, explains how bias for the same sex may be what drives this decision. Lambrianos Nikiforidis is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at SUNY Oneonta. He received a B.A. in Mathematics from Hamilton College in New York, an M.B.A. in Marketing from the American College…
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Vera Tobin, Case Western Reserve University – Plot Twists
No spoilers please! Vera Tobin, assistant professor of cognitive science at Case Western Reserve University, examines how being fooled by a story can lead to great joy. I’m an associate professor of Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University, where I investigate connections between cognition, language, and narrative, with a special interest in cognitive bias and…
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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 the University of North Florida, discusses how different European countries vary in this regard. Dr. Dominik Güss is a psychology professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He earned a doctorate of philosophy in psychology from the Otto-Friedrich-Universität…
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Raghabendra KC, Rollins College – Competition is Contagious
You don’t have to play to be in the competitive spirit. Raghabendra KC, assistant professor of business at Rollins College, explores why knowing about a competition could change your behavior, even if you don’t partake. Dr. Raghabendra KC is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Business. Dr. KC holds a PhD degree…
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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 at Edith Cowan University, says this pattern could be keeping you from being your ideal self. Joanne Dickson (Associate Professor of Psychology) joined the Psychology Department in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in…
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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? Luke Ayers, assistant professor of psychology, explores this seemingly simple question. Luke Ayers has been an assistant professor in Widener University’s Psychology Department since 2013. His research career has focused on the biological basis of learning and memory, fear…
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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 of entertainment media and journalism at Butler University, explores why. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and…