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How a brain quirk keeps us from caring about climate change
April 6, Dr Peter Kalmus, a NASA climatologist and author, drove to the JP Morgan Chase bank building in Los Angeles, pulled a pair of handcuffs from a cloth bag, and chained himself to the front door. With tears in his…
Nature Helps Mental Health, Research Says, But Only For Rich Whites?
New findings show a troubling lack of diversity — in participants and geography — in a growing scientific field…
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The University of South Carolina today announced Pamela Steinke, Ph.D., as provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. Steinke has served as the university's acting provost and senior vice chancellor for…
Where do stereotypes about anorexia come from?
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Anorexia and hysteria: a common history
Before modern medicine, unexplained behaviors and illnesses in women were diagnosed as hysteria.1
Symptoms of hysteria included, but were…
Outstanding Seniors at the College of Science: Patricia Sieweyumptewa
This spring, each department of the University of Arizona College of Science named an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during his time as a Wildcat. We are happy to share their stories as…
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Active Sensory Perception
1. Origins
a. This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to a research masters student undertaking research in active multisensory perception.
b. This scholarship is funded by an ARC Discovery Project Multisensory…
The Hill Prize recipient is the first generation, double major, which targets the VA State Police…
Mallory Yowell '22 is the recipient of the Robert L. Hill Distinguished Senior Award. The honor was announced at the 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 22 at Turner Gymnasium.
"I am extremely honored to be recognized and very…
Alumnus to lead Mississippi School for Math and Science
JACKSON, miss. The educator chosen to lead the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science was a member of the school's first class in 1990. The state board of education voted on Thursday to hire Donald Cook as executive…
The Department of Psychology unveils the Robert B. Cialdini Social Psychology Laboratories
April 21, 2022
The ASU Department of Psychology came together to celebrate and unveil the nomination of the Robert B. Cialdini Social Psychology Laboratories. The event was punctuated by the reveal…
Hicks named dean of Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts
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Following a national search, Auburn University has selected Jason Hicks as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts, or CLA, effective July 1.
Hicks joins Auburn from Louisiana State University, where he is…
New research sheds new light on ‘presenteeism’ – ScienceDaily
According to a new study from Trinity College Dublin, sick employees only presenteeism when they have not met their daily work goals.
The study, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology recently also found that working on…
Survey Links ‘Dark Tetrad’ Personality Traits Like Narcissism to Buying Crypto
Since the invention of Bitcoin in 2009, the global cryptocurrency market has grown from nothing to worth about 2 trillion US dollars. From a price of US$1 in 2011, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over US$63,000 in April 2021, and is now…
3 former Surrey students awarded $30,000 Cmolik scholarships – Surrey Now-Leader
Three Surrey alumni have each received $30,000 scholarships from the Cmolik Foundation, according to the school district.
Frank Hurt High School graduates Chadni Khondoker and Alissa Hewton and Elgin Park High School graduate…
Research combines artificial intelligence and computer science for accurate and efficient…
Predicting how the climate and environment will change over time or how the air moves over an airplane is too complex for even the most powerful supercomputers to solve. Scientists rely on models to bridge the gap between what they can…
Aggressive, disruptive kids turn conflict into status, study shows
Popularity is important for children and teenagers. Some believe that being popular is more important than having friends, because popularity is a marker of prestige, dominance, and social status. Some children become popular through…
Tips for Humanities Students to Score 90+ in CBSE Class 12 Board Examinations
The CBSE term 2 board exams are all scheduled to start from April 26. The humanities involve the study of the human world and society from a critical perspective.
This stream includes popular core subjects, such as English, History, and…
According to science, you’re smart if you don’t like a lot of people.
A study on intelligenceShared on site psychology todayreveals an interesting fact related to social interactions.
Is it to see if anyone Clever Look how many people he loves. And also, how many people like it.
This research focused on a…
Independent candidate Zachary Mackin kicks off ASUC Senate campaign
Campus sophomore Zachary Mackin is running as an independent candidate for ASUC Senate.
Mackin aims to improve student access to resources, increase club and department funding, and improve ASUC's relationship with students. According to…
Twenty Named to All-Big 12 At-Large Academic Team
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2022 At-Large All-Big 12 Academic Team
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Conference on forensic studies focusing on the intersection of criminology, law and psychology
Sonipat, March 28 (IANS): The second chapter of the International Symposium on Criminal Studies was organized on March 25-26 by the Center for Criminology and Forensic Studies at Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, OP Jindal World…
Sharing saliva shapes babies’ understanding of relationships
Early in life, babies and toddlers need to know who is going to feed them and keep them safe. Older children are more verbal and better able to distinguish their relationships, but preverbal babies and toddlers cannot understand as…
Sharing photos of children on social media is linked to permissive and trusting parenting styles
A new study reveals that parents who frequently share photos of their children on social media tend to have more permissive and confident parenting styles and engage their children with social media at a younger age.
These…
UNC-Chapel Hill and the Winston Family Foundation launch a national center to study the effects of…
A new research center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will examine the long-term effects of technology and social media use on the social and emotional development of adolescents, thanks to a $10 million…
UL Lafayette Online Programs Create New Career Opportunities in Systems Technology and Computing |…
Editor's NoteThis article is brought to you by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.Online degree…
Three Ways to Harness the Power of Anxiety
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Anxiety is like nuclear energy. Both are extremely powerful forces that have an immense magnitude of effect.
Left without checks and balances, they wreak havoc. Nuclear disasters…
Professor Emeritus of Vale John Ross
Emeritus Professor John Ross died peacefully at Montgomery House in Perth on March 12, 2022.
The University of Western Australia sends its condolences to the Ross family. Professor Simon Farrell, Director of the School of Psychological…
DEWITT BALDWIN Obituary (2022) – New York, NY
BALDWIN - DeWitt C., Jr. Physician-educator and former College President. Born July 19, 1922 in Bangor, ME. DeWitt C. Baldwin Jr., MD, Sc.D. (hon.), DHL (hon.), a long-time advocate and activist for humanism and professionalism in…
New window system enables long-term studies of brain activity
Bilal Haider studies how several areas of the brain work together for visual perception. This could help researchers understand whether "traffic jams" of neural activity underlie all sorts of visual impairments: from running a red light…
10 best anime based on science
Although anime is primarily considered an entertainment medium, it can also be an educational tool. Some anime can make learning fun or entertain viewers to the point that they don't realize they are learning. However, not all…
How ‘national narcissism’ makes people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories
Believing that you are part of a nation that is superior to all and deserves special treatment, this is what “national narcissism” looks like. National narcissism is one of many forms of "collective narcissismwhere an individual or group…
Stigma and withholding mental health treatment
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Right now, the phrase "it's ok to not be ok" should be emphasized to everyone. The pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine have added to the stress, sadness and…
How Social Media Can Help or Hurt in a Disaster
Modern fandom largely takes place on social media. Instead of writing fan letters or subscribing to paper "zines" to connect with other like-minded people, fans come together in online communities to celebrate the…
The 2022 iaedp™ Virtual Symposium will offer an exciting on-demand program with world-renowned…
The opening day of the 35th Annual Symposium of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp.com) is April 1, 2022, from a virtual platform with a full on-demand program and seven speakers world famous.BEIJING,…
Arts Unplugged will present the science of the little ones
From cell-sized robots to quantum computers to manipulation of human genes, the Arts Unplugged: Science of the Very, Very Small The March 9 event will explore nanoscale and quantum-scale innovations that are shaping our future.…
what happens when a physicist writes about psychology?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a physicist, psychologist, and alternative healer walked into a bar? Me neither, but the punchline is Emotional: how feelings shape our thinking, by Leonard Mlodinow. Whether you love it, hate…
Judge a dictator by his face
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address to the nation in Moscow on February 21 that sparked a deluge of analysis across the world, focusing on the mental state of the leader whom the West fears will…
Study finds women aren’t posting less during pandemic
A new study on COVID-19-era publishing patterns by gender contradicts previous research on the topic, suggesting that women have not published less than before the pandemic, overall.
What the study calls gender inequality, however, has…
Holland’s research aims for a survivor-focused approach to reporting sexual violence |…
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is using a National Science Foundation grant to study how two higher education institutions are implementing federal guidelines that address sexual violence on campus.
Researcher…
How much can you trust personality tests?
Many people take personality tests to find out more about themselves. Of course, the tests only reflect how we feel about ourselves, but the results can give a unique perspective on our traits. First, a good test asks…
Older people can prevent memory decline by sticking to regular exercise
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves a lot of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh pools data from…
Luke named first Horowitz professor of social policy – The Source
Douglas Lukea leading researcher in public health policy, systems science, and tobacco control at the Brown School of Washington University in St. Louis, has been named the first Irving Louis Horowitz Professor of Social Policy .
An…
Physics and psychology of cats – an (unlikely) conversation
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(THE CONVERSATION) Have you wondered why cats are so agile and seem to adapt perfectly to cups, boxes and other…
Dr. Julie Smith: “Mental health is no different from physical health. No one is safe’ |…
Dr Julie Smith, 37, is a clinical psychologist who has a private practice in Hampshire and spent 10 years working for the NHS. In November 2019, she started make TikToks containing clear and engaging advice on various mental health issues.…
How the Brain Rewires After Losing a Loved One
The following is an excerpt from The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn About Love and Loss by Mary Frances O'Connor.
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Partnering up can help you grow as an individual – here’s the psychology of a…
It is common to desire to become a better version of yourself. Just like the desires to eat, drink and avoid harming themselves, human beings also have a basic need to learn, grow and improve - what psychologists call self-expansion.…
How Psychiatry Shaped My View of Cannabis
The privilege given to psychiatrists to hear the most intimate facets of people's lives, combined with the authority and responsibility to administer medication appropriately and safely, gives them a unique perspective…
Spell it: Here’s what science says you should do to beat stress
Although some level of anxiety is considered normal and even necessary, in order to realize that something is wrong or might need our attention, stress can also create an overwhelming response. Results of a 2018 UK-based Mental Health…
The co-ed school where 7th graders will have single-sex math and science lessons
Professor Andrew Martin of the University of NSW, an expert in educational psychology, said Marrickville's approach was interesting. "I think it's worth a look," he said. "It evolves into the idea of what's called parallel education,…
Faculty in celebration | University of Wittenberg
To launch the first Cynthia Behrman dinners celebrating extraordinary academic and professional achievement, several Wittenberg faculty members were selected to discuss their work. Among them, Shelley Chan, professor of Chinese language…
Can mobile phone apps improve your mental health?
The mental health apps industry is booming, but scientists and clinicians are questioning whether these apps are safe and effective.A meta-review of mobile phone-based interventions for mental health shows limited evidence of their overall…
LBS Kerala SET 2022 result declared: Know how to check scorecard and what’s next
The LBS Center for Science & Technology has published the Result Kerala SET 2022. The result was announced online on the official website at lbsedp.lbscentre.in. Instructions for obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility have also been…
Why conspiracy theorists refuse to believe the Challenger astronauts are dead
Conspiracy theorists believe that Challenger astronauts never really boarded the space shuttle.They say it Challenger the disaster was an orchestrated hoax to cause some kind of massive trauma in the population.Experts say the…
FLAME University Calls for Applications for UG, PG and PhD Programs for 2022 – India Education…
New Delhi : FLAME University is constantly innovating and reinventing its offerings and will begin this admissions year with new courses in the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. FLAME has started admissions for…
Homeless Whangārei Makers and Breakers
Monday Girls Lab Group.Wanted: A playground for Whangārei geeks.For the past six years, a group of curious young minds have gathered in Whangārei to expand and challenge their curiosity, but now they are homeless.Questionable Research Labs…
7 of the best psychology books to read in 2022
It's an age-old question - how deep down can a person really change? In my book, be whoever you want, I searched for an answer in the fascinating world of personality psychology. I read extensively to find out what…
Rutgers appoints Danielle Dick as inaugural director of Rutgers Addiction Research Center
Newswise — Danielle Dick, an internationally recognized and award-winning expert in genetic and environmental influences on human behavior, has been named the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RuARC) at Rutgers…
Suggestions for the worried adolescent
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My teenage clients are, on average, more worried than they were years ago. This is a composite:
My dominant emotion is worry. I had wondered for a long time if…
How to Stick to Your New Health Goals, According to Science
New Year's resolutions are an annual ritual of setting intentions for self-improvement, and health behavior goals — such as improving healthy eating and physical activity — are among the more popular. Unfortunately, not sticking to these…
The connection between two key parts of the brain plays a role in neuropsychiatric brain disorders
Florida State University researchers have identified a link between two key parts of the brain that play an important role in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and…
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Feeling helpless in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? 4 principles of self-determination can help…
The Omicron wave seemed to come like a rising tide - slowly, then suddenly, in all directions and all at the same time. Within the health system, skeleton crews face impossible workloads and moral distress.
Apart from that people…
An expert shares the science and psychology of love
In a recent interview with Form, researcher in human behavior…
Purdue University Global to Provide Educational Opportunities at Kearney Regional Medical Center…
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A partnership with Purdue World University provide world-class educational opportunities for Kearney Regional Medical Center staff and their family members with reduced tuition fees.
"Purdue University Global…
Choline in pregnancy impacts sustained attention in children – sciencedaily
Seven-year-olds did better at a difficult task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount of choline during their pregnancy, according to a new Cornell study.
The study, which compared these…
Is the stigma related to mental health decreasing? It is complicated
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stigma as "a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something ... a mark of shame or discredit". Borrowed from Latin, it ultimately…
Scientific approach to New Year’s resolutions
If you've made a New Year's resolution, your plot to improve yourself likely kicks off on January 1, when the hangover wears off and the quest for the "new you" begins in earnest.But if research into habit change is any indication, only…
Gladys Knight, ‘The Band’s Visit’ and Mystery Science Theater: 7 Things To Do This…
As we say goodbye to 2021, some bands will be welcoming the New Year with gigs and performances. If you don't feel like being indoors with the crowds, Oregon State Parks offers first-day hikes with guides to take you through some of the…
Evolutionary biology pioneer EO Wilson dies at 92
“Future generations will forgive us for our horrific genocidal wars, because it will go too far down in history. They will forgive us for all the follies and misdeeds of previous generations. But they will not forgive us for having so…
How to live a good life, according to the latest research
Many sociologists, demographers, academics, psychologists, and others are trying to understand the factors that help people thrive. And, of course, what the opposite.
Using controlled trials, surveys, longitudinal studies and more,…
The science behind the benefits of giving gifts
LiveOn the surface, there isn't much to gain when it comes to freebies. After all, you are doing all you can - wasting time and money - to buy someone else a gift. And yet, it's hard to deny the warm, fuzzy feeling that floods your…
Columbia College Appoints New Dean of School of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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Columbia College has named Dr Jennifer Jewell as the next dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) following nationwide research.
Dr Jewell will take up her post on July 1,…
If you want your partner to understand you better, try this
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Have you ever had a moment when your partner didn't seem to understand how you were feeling or what was on your mind? We are all human and no one perceives their partner (or…
Why shouldn’t you try to be happy
Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and Professor Emeritus at Yale. Author of six books, his writings have appeared in Nature, Science, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and Atlantic.Below Paul shares five key…
Congratulations to the Spartan graduates! – Athletics SJSU
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With in-person graduation ceremonies on campus this week, the Athletics Department at San José State University is delighted to recognize our…
Invisible and Dangerous: Students Who Were ‘Unknown’ Explain Why New California Law…
By Oden Taylor, CalMatters
Jamie Marquis can't count the number of times they've been called by the wrong name.
A junior psychology graduate at the University of California, Davis, who…
Reminders of Continued Advances in Science Inspire Confidence in Evolving COVID-19 Guidelines
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Authorities could boost public confidence in COVID-19…
5 surprising facts about the science of coffee:
Coffee continues to get more and more popular day by day and I have some amazing facts about it that you might not have heard of. If you've always wanted to be a master of coffee trivia, you've come to the right place.
Scientists from…
Zylorion appoints members to newly formed science and digital health advisory committees
CALGARY, AB, December 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / - PsiloTec Health Solutions Inc., operating as Zylorion Health, ("Zylorion" or the "Society"), an innovator focused on mental health care and psychedelic therapy, is pleased to announce the…
How willing are we to protect others?
How can we use science to encourage vaccination and promote behavior change?
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Researchers around the world are rushing to understand the threat facing the new COVID variant, Omicron.…