Tag: psychology
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Jing Hu, University of Toronto – Two Ways of Time Estimation
There is more than one way to think of time. Jing Hu, Ph.D. student in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is on the clock. Jing Hu is a Ph.D. student in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of…
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Erin O’Mara, University of Dayton – Bragging and Modesty on Social Media
Social media gives a big opportunity to brag about yourself. But should you? Erin O’Mara, associate professor and the director of the Graduate Program in General Psychology at the University of Dayton, explains being a braggart might not be the best way to get more friends. Dr. Erin O’Mara is an associate professor and the…
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Julia Strand, Carleton College – Presence and Timing of Speech
On Carleton College Week: You could hear this more clearly if you could see me talking. Julia Strand, Assistant Professor of Psychology, never mind how seeing a talking face gives us clues even if we can’t fully hear what is being said. Julia Strand is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Carleton College. She holds…
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Jacob Sawyer, Penn State Mont Alto – A Comparison of Atheists and Believers during Bereavement
Is a belief in God necessary for coping with the death of a loved one? Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Mont Alto, explores this question. Dr. Jacob Sawyer received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Columbia University. He worked as a staff psychologist prior to his current position. A Comparison of…
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Ken Gobbo, Landmark College – Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a growing social movement. Ken Gobbo, professor of psychology at Landmark College, discusses this movement and how it can help find strengths were only weakness was seen before. Ken Gobbo is Professor of Psychology at Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. He is also a member of the steering committee for the Landmark College…
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Joseph Ferrari, DePaul University – Procrastination
Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator. Joseph Ferrari, professor of psychology at DePaul University, discusses this common topic. Joseph Ferrari is a professor of psychology in DePaul University’s College of Science and Health. A procrastination researcher, Ferrari is the author of the 2010 book “Still Procrastinating: The No Regrets Guide to Getting It…
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Carrie Palmquist, Amherst College – Differences in Snap Judgments Between Children and Adults
On Amherst College Week: Do kids react differently to faces than adults? Carrie Palmquist, assistant professor of psychology, explores this question. Carrie Palmquist is an assistant professor of psychology at Amherst College. She received her BA in psychology and linguistics from the College of William and Mary and her PhD in developmental psychology from the…
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Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College – Bystander Effect
On Amherst College Week: Why is the bystander effect so prevalent? Catherine Sanderson, professor of psychology, explains it all starts in the deep within the brain. Catherine Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from…
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F. Chris Curran, University of Maryland Baltimore County – School Resource Officers and Discipline
More and more schools have law enforcement in the hallways. F. Chris Curran, assistant professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses how this affects schools during normal times. I am an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) School of Public Policy. I conduct…
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Marc Zimmerman, University of Michigan – Busy Streets Theory
What is the best to improve neighborhood safety? Marc Zimmerman, professor of public health at the University of Michigan, looks into the Busy Streets theory. Dr. Zimmerman’s research focuses on adolescent health and resiliency, and empowerment theory. His work on adolescent health examines how positive factors in adolescent’s lives help them overcome risks they face.…