Tag: psychology
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Kristin Anderson, University of Houston-Downtown – How Entitlement Explains Inequality
The battle against inequality in our society is ongoing. Kristin Anderson, professor of psychology at the University of Houston-Downtown, discusses how entitlement plays a part in inequality. Kristin Anderson is a professor of psychology at the Center for Critical Race Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her newest book, Enraged, Rattled, and Wronged: Entitlement’s Response…
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Tim Franz, St. John Fisher College – Making Team Projects Work
Team projects can be fraught, but are important as a learning tool. Tim Franz, professor of psychology at St. John Fisher College, examines why. Timothy M. Franz, Ph.D. Dr. Franz is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at St. John Fisher College. He is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Psychology and past…
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Mark Miller, Hokkaido University – Warping Effects of Social Media
The ills of social media are becoming more apparent by the day. Mark Miller, assistant professor at the Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience at Hokkaido University, looks inside to find another. Mark Miller is a philosopher of cognition. His research explores what recent advances in neuroscience can tell us about human happiness…
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Richard Lopez, Bard College – Emotion Regulation Strategies: Know Your Toolbox
Our emotions run the gamut, and we need a toolbox of strategies to cope. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of psychology at Bard College, explains how to use these tools. Professor Richard Lopez is an assistant professor of psychology at Bard College, where he teaches courses on the science of goal pursuit, social neuroscience, and statistics.…
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Ximena Garcia-Rada, Texas A&M University – Consumers Value Effort Over Ease When Caring for Close Others
Caregiving is never easy. Ximena Garcia-Rada, assistant professor of marketing at Texas A&M University, determines that products to ease the burden aren’t always welcomed. I am an assistant professor of marketing at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University researching consumer behavior and well-being with an emphasis on close, personal relationships. I use a wide range of tools—laboratory…
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Bin He, Carnegie Mellon University – Meditation and Mind Control
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: What if you could control something by just thinking? Bin He, professor of biomedical engineering, explains. Bin He is the Trustee Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. He has made significant research contributions to the field of neuroengineering, including brain-computer interface, functional neuroimaging,…
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Kathryn Frazier, Worcester State University – The Power of Female Sexuality?
On Worcester State University Week: Women of different races respond differently to female sexuality in the media. Kathryn Frazier, assistant professor of psychology, digs into why. Kathryn Frazier is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Worcester State University. She earned her Master’s and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Clark University. Before joining WSU, she was…
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Sophie Kjaervik, Ohio State University – Narcissism and Aggression
On this Student Spotlight: Narcissism can lead people to behave in all sorts of bad behavior. Sophie Kjærvik, Ph.D student in Communication at The Ohio State University, looks into another surprising form that may not be considered at first. Sophie Kjærvik is a PhD Student in Communication at The Ohio State University. She studies narcissism,…
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Rachael Clark, Northern Kentucky University – Hope in Poverty
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Engaged students can help a community thrive. Rachael Clark, professor in the department of psychological sciences, describes one instance where it made a difference. Rachael Clark, Lecturer at Northern Kentucky University investigates human strengths within challenging contexts. Dr. Clark’s research focuses on integrating multiple sources of data to understand research…
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Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University – Effects of Mass Shootings on Non-Victims
Non-victims can be affected harshly by mass shootings. Arash Javanbakht, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, determines that even those not hit can become afflicted. Arash Javanbakht, M.D., is a psychiatrist and serves as the director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research…