Psychology Archive

Scott Selisker, University of Arizona – Brainwashing

Are we being brainwashed? Scott Selisker, assistant professor of English at the University of Arizona, examines

Matthew Feinberg, University of Toronto – Persuading Political Opponents

If you want someone to switch political sides, try their perspective. Matthew Feinberg, Assistant Professor of

Chris Westbury, University of Alberta – Mathematical Theory of Humor

What makes you laugh? Chris Westbury, professor in the department of psychology at the University of

Chris Ferguson, Stetson University – Sex on TV and Teen Behavior

Does more sexual content in mass media lead to more teen sexual behavior? Chris Ferguson, associate

Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters

How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of

Jean Twenge, San Diego State University – Are Millennials More Sexually Active?

Are millennials more sexually active than previous generations? Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego

Mary Steffel, Northeastern University – Passing the Buck

We like choosing for ourselves – but how about for others? Mary Steffel, assistant professor of

James Roberts, Baylor University – Is Cell Phone Addiction Real?

How many times will you look at your smartphone while listening to this program? James Roberts,

Vanessa Brown, Nottingham Trent University – Why Fashion Models Don’t Smile

Why don’t fashion models smile? Vanessa Brown, senior lecturer in the school of art & design

Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why High School Never Ends

High school memories never fade. Frank McAndrew, professor of psychology at Knox College, details why the