Psychology Archive

Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College – When It Comes to Teens and Screens, Pets Can Have Surprising Benefits

Pets can have many benefits, including some that are unseen. Linda Charmaraman, senior research scientist at

Eric Gaze, Bowdoin College – Debunking the Dunning-Kruger Effect

How do you rate your own performance relative to your peers? Eric Gaze, senior lecturer in

Gail Sahar, Wheaton College – The Psychology of Blame

Politicians can do better when it comes to interacting with the public. Gail Sahar, Jane Oxford

Joanne Dickson, Edith Cowan University – Are You Chasing Your Dreams or Running from Your Fears?

How you approach your goals can be key to attaining them. Joanne Dickson, professor of psychology

Peter Gray, Boston College – Why Children Need More Independent Adventure Than They Are Currently Allowed

Children need independent play. Peter Gray, research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College, examines

Michele Belot, Cornell University – How Do We Get People to Reconsider Their Choices and Behaviors?

On Cornell University Week: Getting people to reconsider their choices can be tricky. Michele Belot, professor

David Shoemaker, Cornell University – Why Psychopaths Have Bad Senses of Humor

On Cornell University Week: The lack of a sense of humor could mean bad things. David

Lily Zhu, Washington State University – How to Unlock Your Creativity

You can choose to think more creatively. Lily Zhu, assistant professor in the department of management,

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