Tag: psychology
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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…
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Julie Walsh-Messinger, University of Dayton – Understanding Schizophrenia Through Smell
On University of Dayton Week: The nose may help us understand more about schizophrenia. Julie Walsh-Messinger, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Dayton, tells us more. Julie Walsh-Messinger is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Dayton and a Licensed Psychologist in Ohio and New York. Her research broadly focuses on…
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Scott Hall, University of Dayton – Emotional Well-Being of Patients
On University of Dayton Week: Healthcare shouldn’t be limited to physical ailments. Scott Hall, professor of counselor education, determines another important area of treatment. Scott Hall, professor of counselor education at the University of Dayton, is co-author of Managing the Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma: A Guide for Mental Health and Health Care Professionals. As…
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Edwin Stafford, Utah State University – Air Pollution Posters
Want to influence parents on an issue? Teach their kids. Edwin Stafford, professor of marketing at Utah State University, examines how teaching kids about pollution changed their parent’s perspective. Edwin R. Stafford, Ph.D., [[email protected]] is a marketing professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University who researches the entrepreneurship, marketing,…
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Leonard Jason, DePaul University – Community Psychology
Psychologists are more than therapists. Leonard Jason, professor of clinical psychology at DePaul University, examines the field of community psychology. 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 Research. A DePaul faculty member since 1975, Jason’s…
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Annmarie Cano, Wayne State University – Relational Flexibility
Approaching a difficult situation can be harmful if you’re not prepared. Annmarie Cano, professor in the department of psychology at Wayne State University, discusses a mindful way to brave the storm. 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…
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Joseph Reagle, Northeastern University – Life Hacking
Hacking isn’t only for computers. Joseph Reagle, associate professor of communication studies at Northeastern University, describes another type used to make life easier. Joseph Reagle is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern. He’s been a resident fellow at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard (in 1998 and 2010), and he taught and received…
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Andrea Tracy, Grinnell College – Too Much of a Good Thing
On Grinnell College Week: Can you have too much of a good thing? Andrea Tracy, associate professor of psychology, examines this question. My primary research interest is ingestive behavior – specifically, the role of learning in food choice and food motivation, with a particular focus on how these influence, and are influenced by, obesity. My…
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Janet Gibson, Grinnell College – Humor and Human Behavior
On Grinnell College Week: How important is a sense of humor? Janet Gibson, professor of psychology, explores how laughing can make a big impact on your psychological wellbeing. My main focus of research is on implicit memory, the influence of past experience that facilitates or biases current performance in the absence of conscious recollection. I…