Tag: psychology
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Sabari Rajan Karmegam, George Mason University – The Streisand Effect of Book Bans
Banning books may not have the intended outcome. Sabari Rajan Karmegan, assistant professor of information systems and operations management at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, reads along to find out why. Sabari Rajan Karmegam is an assistant professor of Information Systems and Operations Management at George Mason University’s Costello College of…
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Ivy Bourgeault, University of Ottawa – The Mental Well-Being of Professional Workers
The mental wellbeing of those with “good jobs” can still suffer. Ivy Bourgeault, professor in the school of sociological and anthropological studies at the University of Ottawa, determines what can be done. Dr. Ivy Bourgeault is a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair…
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Yosef Sokol, Touro University – Recovering from Attempted Suicide
Recovering from a suicide attempt can be challenging in many ways. Yosef Sokol, clinical assistant professor at the School of Health Sciences at Touro University, explores a new way to treat those who are struggling. Dr. Yosef Sokol is clinical assistant professor in the PsyD program at Touro University School of Health Sciences. Dr. Sokol…
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Richard E Mattson, Binghamton University – Using Character Traits to Identify Men Likely to Commit Sexual Assault
Sexual assault perpetrators carry similar character traits, so how do we identity them? Richard E. Mattson, director of the undergraduate program and a professor of psychology at Harpur College at Binghamton University, explains. Richard E. Mattson joined the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University in 2013. Mattson’s lab focuses on perceptions and attitudes relevant to…
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Anna Gotlib, Brooklyn College City University of New York – Main Character Syndrome
Main Character Syndrome is taking over the lives of some in today’s society. Anna Gotlib, associate professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College City University of New York, determine why this can be dangerous. Anna Gotlib is an associate professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College CUNY, specializing in feminist bioethics/medical ethics, moral psychology, and philosophy of…
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Jamie Goldenberg, University of South Florida – Climate Denial in Response to Existentially Threatening Hurricanes
Climate change is a real threat, so why are so many denying it? Jamie Goldenberg, professor of psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University of South Florida, considers the psychology. Jamie Goldenberg is a Professor of Psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University…
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Kirk Schneider, Saybrook University – The Need for Raw Awe
Do we have enough wonder in our lives? Kirk Schneider, adjunct faculty in clinical psychology at Saybrook University, says probably not. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology, an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and formerly Teachers College, Columbia University, and a cofounder and current president of the…
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Liina Pylkkanen, New York University – Split-Second Sentence Processing
Information is coming at us faster than ever, but how much can our brains grasp? Liina Pylkkanen, professor of linguistics and psychology at New York University, takes a closer look. Liina Pylkkanen is a Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University. She is the director of the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory and co-director of…
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Sarah Kollat, Penn State University – Why Do We Like to Scare Ourselves in an Already Scary World
What’s the benefit of frightening ourselves with horror movies and other scary adventures? Sarah Kollat, teaching professor of psychology at Penn State University, looks into why we enjoy being afraid. Sarah Kollat, teaching professor of Psychology at Penn State University. In my spare time, I volunteer as a firefighter with ALPHA Fire Company. I also…
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Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, University of Southern California – Transcendent Thinking and Teens
What is transcendent thinking and how does it impact teenagers? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Fahmy and Donna Atallah Chair in Humanistic Psychology and Professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, has an answer. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang is a professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California Rossier…