Tag: psychology
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Michael Poulin, University at Buffalo – Empathy
There are multiple ways to experience empathy. Michael Poulin, associate professor in the department of psychology at the University at Buffalo, discusses which route is best for your own health. Dr. Poulin’s research interests focus on understanding the resources that people use to adjust to stressful or traumatic events, as well as what motivates people…
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Dae-Young Kim, University of Missouri – Server Perceptions and Tipping
Are you a big tipper? Dae-Young Kim, associate professor of hospitality management at the University of Missouri, explores whether what a customer wears correlates to the amount they leave. Dr. Dae-Young Kim joined the Hospitality Management (HM) faculty at the University of Missouri August 2006 after he received his Ph. D, (2006) and M. S.…
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Pascal Wallisch, New York University – Predicting Movie Taste
No one agrees on their favorite movies, so be careful where you look for recommendations. Pascal Wallisch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University, explores why it’s so hard to find your next favorite film. Pascal Wallisch serves as clinical assistant professor of psychology at New York University, where he heads the Fox…
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Steven Pirutinsky, Touro College – Practicing Religion May Benefit Some But Not All
Religious practice can lead to lower depression for some, but what about the non-religious? Steven Pirutinsky, assistant professor in the graduate school of social work at Touro College, looks into whether the non-religious would benefit from religious practice. Steven Tzvi Pirutinsky, Ph.D., is assistant professor at Touro College Graduate School of Social Work. He teaches…
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Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, University of Washington – The Power of Being in Sync
Get in sync. Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, explains why being in sync helps children be more cooperative. Tal-Chen Rabinowitch is a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington. Her research examines the connections between music, synchrony…
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Terri Erbacher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Preventing Student Suicides
How do we prevent more teen suicides? Terri Erbacher, clinical associate professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into this question. Dr. Erbacher is a clinical associate professor in the School Psychology Program at PCOM. A New England native, Terri moved to New York to pursue her B.A.…
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Gleb Tsipursky, The Ohio State University – Go With Your Gut?
Go with your gut. Gleb Tsipursky, assistant professor of history at The Ohio State University, determines if this is good advice when hiring your next employee. I am a historian of science working at the intersection of history, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. I research emotions, decision-making, meaning and purpose, agency and conformism, community, youth, social…
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Joe Moran, Liverpool John Moores University – Is Technology Making Us Shy?
Is technology making us shy? Joe Moran, professor of English and cultural history at Liverpool John Moores University, determines what new technologies can tell us about how we act behind our screens. I am a cultural historian focusing on Britain in the very recent past, with a particular interest in everyday life. Alongside my academic…
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Deborah Y. Cohn, New York Institute of Technology – Bad Gift Giving
We’ve all received a bad gift or two in our time. Deborah Y. Cohn, associate professor of marketing at the New York Institute of Technology, breaks down why someone would give without an aim to please the recipient. Deborah Y. Cohn’s research topics include diffusion of innovation theory, green marketing strategy, consumer perceptions, and consumer…
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Stephen Yoshimura, University of Montana – Revenge
Everyone needs to get revenge once in a while. Stephen Yoshimura, professor in the department of communication studies at the University of Montana, determines what form of retaliation is best. Steve Yoshimura is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Montana, Missoula. His research focuses on the connection between emotional experiences, interpersonal relationships,…