Category: Psychology
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Erin Cooley, Colgate University – Groups and Sympathy
Be careful how you talk about groups of people. Erin Cooley, assistant professor of psychology at Colgate University, delves into how language affects what we think of people and their experiences. My research examines the cognitive, affective, and physiological mechanisms behind intergroup conflict and discrimination. I am particularly focused on understanding factors that lead people…
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Susan Fraiman, University of Virginia – How the Homeless Create Homes
Just because you are homeless doesn’t mean you can’t have a home. Susan Fraiman, professor in the department of English at the University of Virginia, says the less fortunate find a way to make a home however they can. As a feminist theorist, my primary interest is in issues of gender and sexuality, whether in…
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Jessica Fish, University of Texas at Austin – Mischievous Teens
Can teens be trusted to report truthfully on a scientific study? Jessica Fish, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, examines whether the stigma of mischievous teens is true – or false. Jessica Fish is a human development and family sciences scholar with interests in LGBTQ health and well-being. She joined the Population…
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Brock Bastian, University of Melbourne – Is the Search for Happiness Causing Depression?
Our search for happiness might be leading to depression. Brock Bastian, associate professor in the school of psychological sciences at the University of Melbourne, explores whether seeking something could be pushing it farther away. Brock is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He is trained as a…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Bad Bosses and Defensive Silence
Abusive bosses can have many harmful effects on a company. Christian Kiewitz, professor in management at the University of Dayton, discusses how a vicious cycle can damage the workplace. Christian Kiewitz is a professor of management at the University of Dayton. His publications and research interests involve workplace aggression, especially abusive supervision, as well as…
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Justin Couchman, Albright College – Uncertainty
You can’t always give students what they want. Justin Couchman, associate professor of psychology at Albright College, discusses why giving them what they need can be hard, but useful. Justin Couchman is a cognitive psychologist who researches uncertainty. His work focuses on a mental ability called metacognition, which is often described as “thinking about thinking”.…
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Karen Winterich, Penn State University – Taking A Photo Can Help You De-clutter and Donate
We all need to de-clutter our homes. Karen Winterich, associate professor of marketing at Penn State University, discusses a new trick to get people to give away more of the stuff they have trouble parting with. Professor Karen Page Winterich is a Frank and Mary Smeal Research Fellow and Associate Professor of Marketing at the…
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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.…