Category: Psychology
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Wandi Bruine de Bruin, University of Southern California Dornsife – It’s Time to Ditch Climate Change Jargon
On USC Dornsife Week: Jargon can make things difficult to understand and talk about. Wandi Bruine de Bruin, provost professor of public policy, psychology and behavioral science, explores this. Wändi Bruine de Bruin is Provost Professor of Public Policy, Psychology, and Behavioral Science at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of…
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Robin Morrison, University of Zurich – Overcoming Adversity
Resiliency is a great skill to master. Robin Morrison, senior researcher at the University of Zurich and affiliate scientist at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, determines how gorillas foster this. Robin Morrison is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich and an Affiliate Scientist at the Dian Fossey…
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Samantha Dodson, University of British Columbia – The Morality of Himpathy for Sexual Harassers
Women in the workplace still fight an uphill battle to report sexual harassment. Samantha Dodson, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia, explores why. Dr. Samantha Dodson is a postdoctoral fellow in the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. Her research broadly focuses on how employees’ cognitions and emotions…
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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 the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, details one. Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is a senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College and director of the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab. Her research…
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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 mathematics at Bowdoin College, says you may be right or you may be wrong. Eric Gaze directs the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) program in the Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching (BCLT) at Bowdoin College and is a Senior Lecturer…
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Gail Sahar, Wheaton College – The Psychology of Blame
Politicians can do better when it comes to interacting with the public. Gail Sahar, Jane Oxford Keiter professor of psychology at Wheaton College, examines how. Gail Sahar is the Jane Oxford Keiter Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where she teaches courses on social psychology, political psychology, and statistics. Her research focuses…
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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 and mental health at Edith Cowan University, determines the best way to look at where you want to go. Joanne M. Dickson is a Professor of Psychology and Mental Health in the School of Arts & Humanities, at Edith…
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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 why. Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in behavioral biology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology,…
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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 of economics, discusses why. Michèle Belot is Professor of Economics at Cornell University. Her recent research focuses on behavioral change in areas such as job search, dietary habits and political opinions. She has designed and tested interventions using randomized…
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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 Shoemaker, professor and interim chair of the Sage School of Philosophy, explores why. David Shoemaker is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Sage School of Philosophy, Cornell University. His research focuses on humor and morality, agency and responsibility,…