Pandemic emphasizes need for digital literacy education
Psychology Professor Douglas Gentile advocates for digital literacy standards in a commentary published by Nature Human Behavior
Tag: Department of Psychology
Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts – here’s why
L. Alison Phillips, associate professor of psychology, explains how the benefits of group exercise are supported by solid scientific research.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Professor of Psychology Zlatan Krizan appointed editor in chief of Journal of Research in Personality
Professor of Psychology, Zlatan Krizan, has been appointed editor in chief of the Journal of Research in Personality. Published by Elsevier, the Journal of Research in Personality is one of the top journals in personality psychology. The journal has a 5-year impact factor of 3.61 and a high rejection rate. It’s impact factor has been … Continue reading Professor of Psychology Zlatan Krizan appointed editor in chief of Journal of Research in Personality
CATEGORIES: Published
Brooke Arterberry co-authors research published in JAMA Pediatrics
Brook Arterberry, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, has co-authored an article that has been published in JAMA Pediatrics. The article, “Assessment of Changes in Alcohol and Marijuana Abstinence, Co-Use, and Use Disorders Among US Young Adults from 2002 to 2018” was published in the October 12 issue. This research has received extensive media … Continue reading Brooke Arterberry co-authors research published in JAMA Pediatrics
Making Memories
Christian Meissner’s memory research could enhance COVID-19 contact-tracing efforts and even save lives.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Chan awarded fellowship
Jason Chan, associate professor of psychology, was selected as Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Kelly awarded fellowship
Jonathan Kelly, associate professor of psychology, was selected as Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Wells awarded 2020 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy
Gary Wells, Wendy and Mark Stavish Chair in Social Sciences and Distinguished Professor of Psychology, was selected as the 2020 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy. The award honors an individual who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to psychological research in public policy, … Continue reading Wells awarded 2020 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy
Study shows Minecraft can encourage creativity
Professor Douglas Gentile’s research shows Minecraft can induce creativity just as other types of games can induce aggression.