Tag: psychology
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Robert Josephs, University of Texas at Austin – Hormones and Unethical Behavior
Can you blame your hormones for the last untruth you told? Robert Josephs, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, explains that may be the case. Robert Josephs is a professor of psychology and the principal investigator in the Clinical Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He has a…
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Germund Hesslow, Lund University – Classical Conditioning and the Cerebellum
Classical conditioning may not have worked on Pavlov’s dog if there had been more than one stimulus. Germund Hesslow, professor of neuroscience at Lund University, discusses how multiple stimuli can make each association weaker. Germund Hesslow studied philosophy, psychology and medicine at Lund University in the seventies and eighties and received PhDs in philosophy and…
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Florin Dolcos, University of Illinois – Anxiety Disorders and Optimism
Our country’s annual medical bill for treating anxiety is huge. Florin Dolcos, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, delves into a new discovery that may trigger a new treatment for the millions of American suffering from this affliction. Prof. Florin Dolcos is a Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology, a member…
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Brick Johnstone 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 (#1322), Bob has selected Dr.…
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Dave Strayer, University of Utah – Driver Distraction
Keep your eyes on the road! David Strayer, professor of psychology at the University of Utah, explores the rise of infotainment systems in our cars and their potential consequences on our driving. My work examines how attention functions within multiple research domains, from assessing the limits of human multitasking ability while performing complex tasks such…
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Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State University – Working Mothers
Are attitudes on working mothers changing? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into this question. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and the books Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled — and More Miserable…
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Lewis Davis, Union College – Racial Solidarity
Does your race affect your view of social status? Lewis Davis, professor of economics at Union College, describes his research into racial solidarity and social status. Lewis Davis is a Professor of Economics at Union College, where he teaches courses that investigate how economics interacts with culture, politics and ethics. His research addresses a broad…
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Gregory Chasson, Towson University – Hoarding
What is compulsive hoarding? Gregory Chasson, assistant professor of psychology at Towson University, explains this condition. As an Assistant Professor at Towson University and a Maryland licensed psychologist, Dr. Chasson specializes in the nature and treatment of high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSDs; e.g., obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoarding disorder). As an early…
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Nicole Gardner-Neblett, University of North Carolina – Storytelling and African-American Children
Can telling stories help improve literacy? Nicole Gardner-Neblett, research assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, explores how African-American children benefit from this activity. Nicole Gardner-Neblett, Ph.D., is an Investigator at FPG Child Development Institute and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of…
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Darcia Narvaez, University of Notre Dame – Companionship Care
Do we need to be social right after our birth? Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, explores how companionship care for infants can have great benefits throughout the baby’s life. Darcia Narvaez is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. Her prior careers include…