Category: Psychology
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Rebecca Gullan, Gwynedd Mercy University – Mentors that Matter
How important is having a good mentor during college? Rebecca Lakin Gullan, associate professor of psychology at Gwynedd Mercy University, discusses the ways a strong mentor can make a difference to students. Associate professor of psychology Rebecca Lakin Gullan, PhD has been a faculty member at Gwynedd Mercy University since 2009. Gullan received her bachelor’s…
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Brian Primack, University of Pittsburgh – Social Media and Depression
Does being addicted to social media make you more depressed? Brian Primack, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Society in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health. Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, delves into…
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Jay Zagorsky, The Ohio State University – Are Blondes Less Intelligent?
Are blondes really less intelligent? Jay Zagorsky, research scientist at The Ohio State University, discusses whether this stereotype is real or just a myth. Since 1995 I have held the position of Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, where I collect data as part of the National Longitudinal Surveys on income, wealth, and life…
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Robin Queen, University of Michigan – Typos & Personality
Why are some people the grammar police and others not? Robin Queen, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, delves into whether personality type may determine if you care about whether someone typed the right there or their. Robin Queen is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Linguistics, English Language and Literatures and…
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Steven Neuberg, Arizona State University – Women, Ovulation and Mate Guarding
Do women know when to keep their partners away from other ovulating women? Steven Neuberg, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, explores this question. Dr. Steven L. Neuberg, Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, integrates social-cognitive and evolutionary approaches to explore the nature and nuances of prejudices and stereotypes; how features of…
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David Frederick, Chapman University – Attractiveness and Mating
Men and women have notable differences in what they look for in a long-term mate. David Frederick, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Chapman University, discusses the differences between the sexes when it comes to matching up. Dr. David Frederick is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. He began teaching at Chapman in 2012. …
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Daniel Sznycer, Arizona State University – Shame and Social Devaluation
How does shame affect your behavior? Daniel Sznycer, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, Arizona State University. Affiliated with the Center for Evolutionary Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, determines that while shame may be an ugly feeling, it can actually have some benefits in guiding us to better decisions in the future. I am an evolutionary psychologist…
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Scott Glassman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Shared Medical Appointments
You could be sharing your doctor during your next visit. Scott Glassman, clinical assistant professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, details how shared medical appointments are having positive effects for patients. Scott Glassman, PsyD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychology and is associate director of the MS…
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Susan Snyder, Georgia State University – Problematic Internet Usage Among College Students
The internet makes college easier; but can it be too much of a good thing? Susan Snyder, assistant professor in the school of social work at Georgia State University, determines that problematic use of the internet can have adverse effects on key areas of a college student’s life. Dr. Susan M. Snyder is an Assistant…
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Elliot Berkman, University of Oregon – How Poverty Reduces Self-Control
What do self-control and poverty have to do with each other? Elliot Berkman, assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Oregon, explores how self-control and a focus on the present can make it hard for people to position themselves for success in the future. Elliot Berkman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor…