Category: Psychology
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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,…
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Ryan Schacht, Utah – Sexual Ratios
The nature of your surroundings might dictate your desires. Ryan Schacht, post-doctoral research fellow at University of Utah, is studying our reproductive goals in relation to availability. Ryan Schacht‘s research explores variability in behavior within and between groups. Currently, Ryan is studying how people make reproductive decisions and how individual and contextual differences influence behavior.…
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Lisa Dinella, Monmouth University – Gendered Toys
Growing up, did you play with girls’ toys or boys’ toys? Lisa Dinella, a psychologist at Monmouth University, is studying the nature of gendered toys. Lisa M. Dinella is an associate professor of psychology at Monmouth University in New Jersey. She studies how toys and the media impact children’s gender identities. Dr. Dinella’s interest in…
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Jennifer Talarico, Lafayette College – Imperfect Memories
Your recollection of a particular event might be exceptionally detailed and completely inaccurate. Jennifer Talarico, a psychologist at Lafayette College, is working to better understand how memory works. Jennifer Talarico is a cognitive psychologist at Lafayette College [CV]. Her research focuses on our ability to recall events that we have personally experienced. She has studied…