Psychology Archive

Toria Herd, Penn State University– The Teen Mental Health Crisis Continues to Worsen

Mental health challenges affect everyone. Toria Herd, postdoctoral research fellow at Penn State University, discusses the

Brad Bushman, The Ohio State University – How a Child Can Become a Shooter

What influences kids to want to use a gun? Brad Bushman, professor of communication and Rinehart

Melissa Huey, New York Institute of Technology – The Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College Classroom

Smartphones are everywhere, including the classroom. Melissa Huey, assistant professor of behavioral sciences at the New

Emily Huddart Kennedy, University of British Columbia – We Can’t Stop Climate Change by Hating Each Other

Coming together is crucial to fighting climate change. Emily Huddart Kennedy, associate professor and associate head

Ben Cotterill, Clemson University – Children’s Eyewitness Testimony

Can a child be a reliable eyewitness? Ben Cotterill, lecturer in forensic psychology at Clemson University,

Na Young Lee, University of Dayton – Checkout Charity Solicitations Can Give Customers Anxiety

Getting asked to donate to charity in the checkout line may not produce good feelings. Na

Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Psychological Ownership and Shopping

How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant

Joel Frohlich, University of Tubingen – How to Spot Pseudoscience in an Age of Conspiracy Theories

Spotting pseudoscience can be key to staying correctly informed in today’s world. Today on The Academic

Terri Kurtzberg, Rutgers Business School – Deception by Device

Does your device change how you interact with people online? Terri Kurtzberg, professor of management and

Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Some People See Ghosts While Others Don’t?

Have you ever seen a ghost? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox