Tag: psychology
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Ann Gordon, Chapman University – Natural Disaster Preparedness
We might not be as prepared for a natural disaster as we think. Ann Gordon, associate professor of political science at Chapman University, examines if our preparedness could use a tune-up. Dr. Ann Gordon is associate dean of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and an associate professor of political science. She is…
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Scott Selisker, University of Arizona – Brainwashing
Are we being brainwashed? Scott Selisker, assistant professor of English at the University of Arizona, examines if we are as free thinking as we think we are. Scott Selisker teaches at the University of Arizona, and he has also taught at Macalester College, the University of California, Santa Barbara (as an ACLS New Faculty Fellow)…
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Matthew Feinberg, University of Toronto – Persuading Political Opponents
If you want someone to switch political sides, try their perspective. Matthew Feinberg, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, explores why people tend to stick to their own side in a heated debate. Matthew Feinberg is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Rotman. He earned his…
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Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from…
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Jean Twenge, San Diego State University – Are Millennials More Sexually Active?
Are millennials more sexually active than previous generations? Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, explores if social media and other factors have led to a rise in sexual exploration among youth. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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Mary Steffel, Northeastern University – Passing the Buck
We like choosing for ourselves – but how about for others? Mary Steffel, assistant professor of marketing at Northeastern University, examines when people pass the buck when it comes to making decisions. Professor Steffel’s research is at the interface of consumer behavior, social psychology, and judgment and decision making. She employs experimental research methods to…
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Vanessa Brown, Nottingham Trent University – Why Fashion Models Don’t Smile
Why don’t fashion models smile? Vanessa Brown, senior lecturer in the school of art & design at Nottingham Trent University, explores this question. Vanessa’s research is focused around visual culture and the relationships between identity and the potential meanings of everyday designed objects within modernity. For example, femininity, feminism and the image of the ideal…
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why High School Never Ends
High school memories never fade. Frank McAndrew, professor of psychology at Knox College, details why the memories made during our formative years are so strong no matter how old we are. To the extent that there is a common theme tying my research together, it is that I study human social behavior from an evolutionary…
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Julia Jaekel, University of Tennessee Knoxville – Refugee Mother’s Child Care Practices
There are more refugees than ever before – what does this mean for refugee mothers? Julia Jaekel, Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, explains why keeping homeland child caring practices should be important for all refugee mothers. Dr. Julia Jaekel is an Assistant Professor in…
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Thomas Brown, McGill University – Risky Drivers
Not all reckless drivers are alike. Thomas Brown, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at McGill University, examines each type of risky driver. Thomas G. Brown, Ph.D. and his team of students and collaborators are developing psychosocial interventions to combat substance abuse. They also aim to identify individual characteristics of vulnerability in order to…