Tag: psychology
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Wayne Gray, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Extreme Experts
What is an extreme expert? Wayne Gray, professor of cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, looks at this group and their exceptional capabilities. Professor Gray earned his Ph.D. from U. C. Berkeley in 1979. His first position was with the U. S. Army Research Institute where he worked on tactical team training (at the Monterey…
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Marcus Crede, Iowa State University – Is Grit Overrated?
Is grit overrated? Marcus Crede, assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University, explains why this secret of success may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Marcus Crede is an assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University. His research focuses on a variety of non-cognitive influences on performance in work and educational…
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Adrianne John Galang, De La Salle University – Of Creativity and Psychopaths
Could being creative come with a side dish of psychopathy? Today on The Academic Minute: Adrianne John Galang, assistant professor of psychology at De La Salle University, explains why highly creative artists may have a bit of dark side, too. I have taught at the leading university in the Philippines (the University of the Philippines)…
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Henna-Riikka Peltola, University of Jyvaskyla – Sadness in Music
Sadness might not be a negative emotion when it comes to music. Henna-Riikka Peltola, university teacher in the department of music at University of Jyväskylä, discusses how emotions are never as simple as sad or happy. Henna-Riikka Peltola graduated from secondary school in Savonlinna art high school in 2002. After high school, he continued his…
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Robert Josephs featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1348), Bob has selected…
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Tracy Alloway, University of North Florida – Running Barefoot
Next time you go for a run, think about leaving your shoes at home. Tracy Alloway, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, examines if running barefoot is better for your memory. Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida. She has…
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Gary Lewandowski, Monmouth University – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How do you know if your partner is the one? Gary Lewandowski, professor and department chair of psychology at Monmouth University, explores the science behind this question. Dr. Lewandowski’s research focuses on self and intimate relationships. He has published over 20 journal articles, over a dozen book chapters, received 12 grants, and given over 80…
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John Henderson, University of California Davis – Your Brain on Reading
How does the brain recognize the words you read? John Henderson, professor in the department of psychology at the University of California Davis, explains how finding out the answer could help people who have difficulty reading. Dr. John M. Henderson is a professor of psychology and core research member of the Center for Mind and…
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Eric Taylor, University of Toronto – Human Perception
Selective attention is a key practice to help us process our busy world. Today on The Academic Minute: Eric Taylor, post-doctoral research fellow in the department of psychology at the University of Toronto, discusses the two modes of information selecting we use and whether they’re automatic. Eric is a post-doctoral research fellow in the department…
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Robin Kowalski, Clemson University – Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a giant concern in the internet age. Today on The Academic Minute: Robin Kowalski, professor of psychology at Clemson University, explores how children with disabilities are especially vulnerable to these attacks. Dr. Robin Kowalski is a professor of psychology at Clemson University. She obtained her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of…