Psychology Archive

Jack Bauer, University of Dayton – How Stories Foster Flourishing

On University of Dayton Week: Everyone wants to make sense of their life and time on

Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Is Physically Risky Heroism a ‘Guy Thing’?

Is physically risky heroism a guy thing? Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at

Dave Smallen, Metropolitan State University – Social Connection Matters – And There are Many Ways to Connect

How do we connect with others? Dave Smallen, research psychologist and community faculty in psychology at

Zachary Neal, Michigan State University – More than One in Five Adults Do Not Want Children

Reproductive rights are important to everybody. Zachary Neal, associate professor of psychology and global urban studies

Alicia Walf, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Stress and Procrastination

Are you stressed because you’re procrastinating or procrastinating because you’re stressed? Alicia Walf, senior lecturer in

Aviva Philipp-Muller, Simon Fraser University – Why are People Anti-Science and What Can We Do About It?

Changing a person’s attitude on a subject can be tricky. Aviva Philipp-Muller, assistant professor of marketing

Elizabeth Tricomi, Rutgers University Newark – Pandemic Decision-Making is Difficult and Exhausting

If you’ve been feeling extra tired during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Elizabeth Tricomi, associate

Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut – The Transformative Effects of Collective Gatherings

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of being around other people. Dimitris Xygalatas,

Alexander Williams, University of Kansas – When Therapy Harms

Mental health has been on our minds, but how should we seek help? Alexander Williams, assistant

William E. Pelham, Florida International University – Medication Doesn’t Help Kids With ADHD Learn

Medication may not always be the answer for certain disorders. William E. Pelham, distinguished professor of