Psychology Archive

Matt Lapierre, UNC Wilmington – Marketing to Kids

There’s a wide array of kid’s products and videos claiming to be educational. Matt Lapierre, assistant

Julia Boehm, Chapman University – Health and Happiness

Does being happy make you healthier? Is, perhaps, the inverse also true? Dr. Julia Boehm, assistant

Megan Papesh, Louisiana State University – Flaws of Facial Recognition Technology

Facial recognition technology is still in its infancy. Dr. Megan Papesh, assistant professor of psychology at

Norah Feeny, Case Western Reserve University – PTSD Resilience

Exposure to trauma doesn’t necessarily dictate PTSD for the victim. Dr. Norah Feeny, professor of psychology

Peter McGraw, University of Colorado – A Science of Humor

Can we accurate codify why things make us laugh? Dr. Peter McGraw of the University of

Nancy Low, McGill University – Inactivity and Depression

Can leading a sedentary lifestyle contribute to depression? Dr. Nancy Low,Β assistant professor in the department of

Georgia Panagiotaki, University of East Anglia – How Culture Shapes Understanding

Many factors influence how a child understands and interprets the human body and its related physical

Muhammed Khalifa, Michigan State University – Hip Hop Culture Identities

As hip hop culture expands, schools are expanding with it. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, assistant professor of

Joanne Dickson, University of Liverpool – Depression and Goals

How does depression affect one’s personal goals? Joanne Dickson, research director on the Doctorate of Clinical

Jessica Remedios, Tufts University – The Stigma of Prejudice

Prejudice is a highly complicated and nuanced concept. Dr. Jessica Remedios, assistant professor of psychology at