Category: Psychology
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Julia Hormes, University at Albany – Social Media Addiction
Are you addicted to your social media accounts? Julia Hormes, psychologist at University at Albany, discusses the correlations between social media usage and addiction. Julia M. Hormes is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Work in her laboratory examines a range of health and health-compromising behaviors related…
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Ritch Savin-Williams, Cornell University – Sexuality Spectrum
Human sexuality seems to be growing increasingly complex as the days go by. Ritch Savin-Williams, a psychologist at Cornell University, offers a new perspective on the topic. Ritch C. Savin-Williams is a developmental psychology professor of Human Development and Director of the Sex & Gender Lab at Cornell University. He received the Ph.D. from the…
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Megan Mueller, Tufts University – Benefits of Pet Ownership
Playing fetch with the family dog might have some far reaching benefits. Megan Mueller, a research assistant professor at Tufts University, is studying the bonds of human-animal relationships. Dr. Megan Mueller is a research assistant professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Mueller has a Ph.D. in child study and human…
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Jessica Gall Myrick, Indiana University – Celebrity Influence
The suicide of Robin Williams is just the latest example of a celebrity’s actions raising the discussion to national attention. Jessica Gall Myrick, a communications professor at Indiana University, explores the nature of celebrity influence over the population especially in terms of medical conditions. Jessica Gall Myrick received her Ph.D. in Mass Communication and a…
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Stacy Tye-Williams, Iowa State – Workplace Bullies
Bullying has never been limited to the schoolyard. Stacy Tye-Williams, professor of communication studies and English at Iowa State University, sheds some light on bullying as it occurs in the professional arena. Stacy Tye-Williams is an assistant professor of communication studies and English at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on workplace bullying, narratives, incivility,…
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Lawrence Ian Reed, Skidmore College – Meaningful Expressions
What can we tell from the face? There is mixed data, but some show a pretty strong coherence between what is felt and what is expressed. Dr. Lawrence Ian Reed, psychologist at Skidmore College, profiles the implications of facial expressions. Dr. Lawrence Ian Reed is a visiting assistant professor in Skidmore College’s psychology department. His…
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Jacob Hirsh, University of Toronto – Predicting Sustainability
Certain personality traits appear to have direct correlations with somewhat unrelated attitudes. Dr. Jacob Hirsh, a professor at the Rotman School of Management, is looking at these connections and analyzing them to make larger predictions about specific trends on a national level. Dr. Jacob Hirsh is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource…
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Kimberly Fenn, MSU – Social Media Memories
Is your Facebook feed distorting your ability to recall events accurately? Kimberly Fenn, a psychologist at Michigan State University, is studying the way social media sharing can distort memory. Dr. Kimberly Fenn is associate professor of psychology and director of the Sleep and Learning Lab at Michigan State University. Her research explores the effect of…
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Brooke Macnamara, Case Western Reserve University – Perfect Practice
How you practice is more important than how long you do it for. Brooke Macnamara, a psychologist at Case Western Reserve University, is working to debunk some common myths about achieving expertise. Dr. Brooke N. Macnamara is a researcher and professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. She is the…
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Volker Thoma, University of East London – Recognizing Faces
The way the brain processes faces, especially familiar faces, is still something of a mystery. Volker Thoma, a psychologist at The University of East London, is working to improve our neurological and psychological understanding of facial recognition. Dr Volker Thoma FHEA received an MSc (Dipl. Psych) from the University of Regensburg, Germany and worked as…