Tag: psychology
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Larisa Heiphetz, Columbia University – How Children and Adults Think About Religion
Do children and adults think of religion in the same way? Larisa Heiphetz, assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into this question. Larisa Heiphetz is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. Her research focuses on how children and adults think about their social worlds, with one line of…
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Susan Masino, Trinity College – Forests
Taking a walk in the woods can be good for brain health. Susan Masino, professor of applied science at Trinity College, explores why forests are important to our health. Dr. Masino is the Vernon Roosa Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College and a joint appointment in Neuroscience and Psychology. Her research focuses on promoting…
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Rachel Plotnick, Indiana University – Pushing Buttons
Do you like pushing buttons? Rachel Plotnick, assistant professor of cinema and media studies at Indiana University, examines why we became a nation of button pushers. Rachel Plotnick is an Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies in The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to this position, she served as an assistant professor…
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Stephanie Jones, Harvard University – Early Childhood Care
Early childhood care is vital. Stephanie Jones, professor in early childhood development at Harvard University, looks into how to study it to gain more perspective. Stephanie Jones’ research, anchored in prevention science, focuses on the effects of poverty and exposure to violence on children and youth’s social, emotional, and behavioral development. Over the last ten…
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Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina – Mass Hysteria
Mass hysteria is often different from what we imagine. Barry Markovsky, professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina, describes how looking at individuals can change the perception of the whole. Ph.D. Stanford University (1983) His research interests include group processes, social psychology, social networks, methods of theory construction, experimental research, and computer simulations.…
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Antje Graul, Utah State University – Sharing Economy
Sharing has become an economy. Antje Graul, assistant professor of marketing at Utah State University, delves into sharing and emotional connections to our things. ANTJE GRAUL ([email protected]) is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Utah State University. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Leeds, UK. Her research interests lie in the…
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Leonard Jason, DePaul University – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is often dismissed as something just in your head. Leonard Jason, professor of clinical psychology at DePaul University, explores why this may need a rethink. Leonard Jason is a professor of clinical and community psychology in DePaul University’s College of Science and Health. He’s also the director of DePaul’s Center for Community…
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Annmarie Cano, Wayne State University – Decision-Making
What’s your decision making process? Annmarie Cano, professor in the department of psychology at Wayne State University, delves into a helpful method from the distant past. Annmarie Cano, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Success at Wayne State University. Dr. Cano conducts research on emotion regulation and intimacy…
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Gaurav Jain, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – How Cognitive Biases Influence Consumer Choices
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: What happens subconsciously when we shop? Gaurav Jain, assistant professor of marketing, takes a look at how we make decisions. Gaurav Jain, assistant professor of marketing at the Rensselaer Lally School of Management, examines how individuals make judgments, estimates, and decisions in the absence of complete information. Prior to earning…
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Jordan DeVylder, Fordham University – The Impact of Police Violence on Public Mental Health
Exposure to police violence can leave a lasting mark on a victim’s mind. Jordan DeVylder, associate professor at the graduate school of social service at Fordham University, discusses how psychological distress can linger after an encounter. Jordan DeVylder is an Associate Professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. He has been on…