Psychology Archive

Gad Saad, Concordia University – Biological Roots of Consumer Behavior

We’re all consumers in one way or another. Gad Saad, professor of marketing at Concordia University,

Martin Krieger, USC – Uncertainty Principles

Knowing what you don’t know is vital if you want to change that. Martin Krieger, a

Julia Hormes, University at Albany – Social Media Addiction

Are you addicted to your social media accounts? Julia Hormes, psychologist at University at Albany, discusses

Ritch Savin-Williams, Cornell University – Sexuality Spectrum

Human sexuality seems to be growing increasingly complex as the days go by. Ritch Savin-Williams, a

Megan Mueller, Tufts University – Benefits of Pet Ownership

Playing fetch with the family dog might have some far reaching benefits. Megan Mueller, a research

Jessica Gall Myrick, Indiana University – Celebrity Influence

The suicide of Robin Williams is just the latest example of a celebrity’s actions raising the

Stacy Tye-Williams, Iowa State – Workplace Bullies

Bullying has never been limited to the schoolyard. Stacy Tye-Williams, professor of communication studies and English

Lawrence Ian Reed, Skidmore College – Meaningful Expressions

What can we tell from the face? There is mixed data, but some show a pretty

Jacob Hirsh, University of Toronto – Predicting Sustainability

Certain personality traits appear to have direct correlations with somewhat unrelated attitudes. Dr. Jacob Hirsh, a

Kimberly Fenn, MSU – Social Media Memories

Is your Facebook feed distorting your ability to recall events accurately? Kimberly Fenn, a psychologist at