Category: Psychology
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Kate Sweeny, University of California Riverside – Mindfulness and the Stress of Waiting
Does waiting make you stressed? Kate Sweeny, associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Riverside, looks into how to chill out while waiting for potential bad news. Kate Sweeny is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. She received her BS (2002) from Furman University and…
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Jorge Pena, University of California Davis – Depression and Video Games
Could video games help fight depression? Jorge Pena, associate professor in the department of communication at the University of California Davis, explores this question among college students. Jorge Peña specializes in computer-mediated communication, new media, communication in video games and virtual environments, and content analysis of online communication. He is a member of the editorial…
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Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Ohio State University – Facebook and New Mom Insecurity
How many baby photos have you seen today on Facebook? Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, professor of human sciences at The Ohio State University, details why certain mothers share more than others. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan is a professor of Human Sciences and Psychology (by courtesy) and a faculty associate of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy.…
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Michael Poulin, University at Buffalo – Empathy
There are multiple ways to experience empathy. Michael Poulin, associate professor in the department of psychology at the University at Buffalo, discusses which route is best for your own health. Dr. Poulin’s research interests focus on understanding the resources that people use to adjust to stressful or traumatic events, as well as what motivates people…
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Dae-Young Kim, University of Missouri – Server Perceptions and Tipping
Are you a big tipper? Dae-Young Kim, associate professor of hospitality management at the University of Missouri, explores whether what a customer wears correlates to the amount they leave. Dr. Dae-Young Kim joined the Hospitality Management (HM) faculty at the University of Missouri August 2006 after he received his Ph. D, (2006) and M. S.…
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Pascal Wallisch, New York University – Predicting Movie Taste
No one agrees on their favorite movies, so be careful where you look for recommendations. Pascal Wallisch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University, explores why it’s so hard to find your next favorite film. Pascal Wallisch serves as clinical assistant professor of psychology at New York University, where he heads the Fox…
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Steven Pirutinsky, Touro College – Practicing Religion May Benefit Some But Not All
Religious practice can lead to lower depression for some, but what about the non-religious? Steven Pirutinsky, assistant professor in the graduate school of social work at Touro College, looks into whether the non-religious would benefit from religious practice. Steven Tzvi Pirutinsky, Ph.D., is assistant professor at Touro College Graduate School of Social Work. He teaches…
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Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, University of Washington – The Power of Being in Sync
Get in sync. Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, explains why being in sync helps children be more cooperative. Tal-Chen Rabinowitch is a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington. Her research examines the connections between music, synchrony…
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Vanessa LoBue, Rutgers University – The Importance of Face Time for Children
Do babies also like to look at good looking people? Vanessa LoBue, assistant professor of psychology at Rutgers University, explores infant’s preferences. Dr. LoBue is interested in the development of infants and young children in multiple domains, including emotional, cognitive, and perceptual. She received her B.S. at Carnegie Mellon University where she worked as an…
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Terri Erbacher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Preventing Student Suicides
How do we prevent more teen suicides? Terri Erbacher, clinical associate professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into this question. Dr. Erbacher is a clinical associate professor in the School Psychology Program at PCOM. A New England native, Terri moved to New York to pursue her B.A.…