Category: Psychology
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Amber Watts, University of Kansas – Walkable Neighborhoods
Living in a walkable neighborhood can have some great health benefits. Amber Watts, assistant professor at the University of Kansas, shows us how brain cognition can be enhanced by getting outside. Amber Watts is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. She studies the effect of physical activity on health and cognitive function…
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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 this commonly held belief. Chris Ferguson is an associate professor and department chair of psychology at Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. He has clinical experience particularly in working with offender and…
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Tracy Alloway, UNF – Lying Kids
If your kids are lying to you, it might be an indicator of intelligence! Tracy Alloway, psychologist at the University of North Florida, is studying the psychology behind the lies of children. Tracy Packiam Alloway, PhD is an associate professor of psychology and program director of the Psychology Graduate program at the University of North…
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Gary Wilcox, UT Austin – Alcohol Advertising
The way alcohol ads are regulated is quite interesting. Gary Wilcox, UT Austin professor of advertising and public relations, provides a closer look at this specific type of marketing. Dr. Gary B. Wilcox, John A. Beck Centennial Professor in Communication, holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and two degrees from UT Austin. His current…
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Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD
We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on the condition. Dr. Kofler’s primary research interests center on improving long-term outcomes for children with ADHD. This research follows two interrelated pathways: a) identifying internal and contextual strengths/assets that contribute to resiliency and positive outcomes for some youth with…
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Christopher Liu, University of Toronto – Ideology and Proximity
Does personal interaction with people who hold conflicting ideology influence your thinking? Chris Liu, a professor of strategic management at the University of Toronto, conducted a fascinating study on the topic. Christopher Liu is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at Rotman. His research explores spatial networks: how geography shapes the ability of individuals and firms…
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Larry Stevens, NAU – Chocolate Brain Boost
Pass the chocolate! Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is researching the brain-boosting powers of cocoa. Dr. Stevens’ primary interests are in teaching and research in the broad sub-specialty of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Stevens coordinates a very active undergraduate and graduate research program in the psychophysiology of…
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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 New Paltz, is studying the effect unrequited love has on inspiration. Lisa A. Phillips, an assistant professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz, is the author of Unrequited: Women and Romantic Obsession published by HarperCollins in 2015. The Washington Post…
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Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Sexuality
How do the sex lives of millennials compare with that of their Baby Boomer forebears? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into the sexuality of the age group she calls Generation Me. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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Renée Beard, Holy Cross – Stigma of Alzheimer’s
Can sentiments about a disease be worse than the actual condition? Renée Beard, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Renée L. Beard, Ph.D., received her degree in medical sociology from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California,…