Category: Psychology
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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 professor of marketing at New York Institute of Technology, examines the territorial behavior shoppers display when a product or place feels special to them. Colleen P. Kirk’s research centers around consumer behavior, especially in the areas of psychological ownership, emotions,…
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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 Minute: Joel Frohlich, postdoctoral research scientist at the University of Tubingen, explains why. Dr. Joel Frohlich is a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher studying brain stimulation in the laboratory of Professor Alireza Gharabaghi at the University of Tübingen in Germany.…
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Terri Kurtzberg, Rutgers Business School – Deception by Device
Does your device change how you interact with people online? Terri Kurtzberg, professor of management and global business at Rutgers Business School, delves into this question. Terri R. Kurtzberg, PhD, is a Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School, Newark and New Brunswick. Her areas of expertise include negotiation strategies and persuasion…
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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 College, explores why some people do and some do not. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, a blogger for Psychology Today Magazine, and an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science…
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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 Earth. Jack Bauer, professor of psychology, delves into one way to try to do so. Jack J. Bauer, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and past Raymond A. Roesch Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences at the University of Dayton.…
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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 Knox College, explores why men feel the need for physical bravery more often. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, a blogger for Psychology Today Magazine, and an elected Fellow of the Association…
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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 Metropolitan State University, examines a few ways. Dave Smallen is a research psychologist and community faculty at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. His work focuses on researching and communicating about how people cultivate connection and well-being in…
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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 at Michigan State University, determines one group who we don’t hear about in this debate. Zachary Neal is an associate professor of psychology and global urban studies at Michigan State University, and serves as the editor of Global Networks,…
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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 cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, examines this question. Alicia Walf is a neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute whose research interests are fueled by the broad question: Why are there individual differences in stress? This question…
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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 at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, explains how to do it. Aviva Philipp-Muller is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Philipp-Muller’s research investigates attitude strength,…