Psychology Archive

Ann Collier, Northern Arizona State University – Art as Therapy

Making textiles provides a therapeutic benefit. Today on the Academic Minute, Dr. Ann Collier, assistant professor

Amber Watts, University of Kansas – Walkable Neighborhoods

Living in a walkable neighborhood can have some great health benefits. Amber Watts, assistant professor at the

Chris Ferguson, Stetson University – Influence of Violent Video Games

Do violent video games encourage real life violence? Chris Ferguson, psychologist at Stetson University, is researching

Tracy Alloway, UNF – Lying Kids

If your kids are lying to you, it might be an indicator of intelligence! Tracy Alloway,

Gary Wilcox, UT Austin – Alcohol Advertising

The way alcohol ads are regulated is quite interesting. Gary Wilcox, UT Austin professor of advertising

Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD

We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on

Christopher Liu, University of Toronto – Ideology and Proximity

Does personal interaction with people who hold conflicting ideology influence your thinking? Chris Liu, a professor

Larry Stevens, NAU – Chocolate Brain Boost

Pass the chocolate! Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is researching

Lisa Phillips, SUNY New Paltz – A Study of Unrequited Love

Heartbreak is often cited as direct inspiration for art. Lisa Phillips, a journalism professor at SUNY

Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Sexuality

How do the sex lives of millennials compare with that of their Baby Boomer forebears? Jean