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Kathryn Lenz's Prenatal Allergy Study
A single allergic reaction during pregnancy prompts sexual-development changes in the brains of offspring that last a lifetime, new research suggests.
Female rats born to mothers exposed to…
John Gibbs on Positive Parenting: Disciplining Your Teen
When your teen or tween lets you down, you could dole out punishment or take away privileges.
But developmental psychologists say there’s another option for correcting their behavior that…
Vladimir Sloutsky on BBC: Mental health support in the community; Awareness in children; Insiders' Guide
As we grow up we get better at tasks involving thinking. But there is something at which 5 year olds excel and that adults are really not very good at - and that is noticing things. New research…
Julian Thayer Presented with SBM 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award
Julian Thayer will be presented with the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award at the SBM Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, March 6-9 in Washington, D.C.…
Roger Ratcliff 4th Most Frequently Downloaded Article Published in APA Journals in 2018
As noted in the link below, Roger Ratcliff had the 4th most frequently downloaded article of the 4000 articles published in APA journals in 2018. His work addresses sleep deprivation and memory.…
Julie Golomb Presented with 2018 APF Robert L. Fantz Memorial Award
Julie Golomb has received another award in recognition of her outstanding work. She is the recipient of the 2018 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Robert L. Fantz Memorial Award. The Fantz…
Julie Golomb Presented with Early Career Award from FABBS
Julie Golomb has been awarded the Early Career Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) in recognition of her major research contributions to…
Charles Emery named chair of Department of Psychology
Charles Emery, professor of psychology and internal medicine, has been named chair of the Department of Psychology, effective Oct. 1, 2018, through June 30, 2022.
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Julian Thayer Presented with Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology
Julian Thayer received the Society for Psychophysiological Research Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award on October 6th in Quebec City, Canada. The Award for Distinguished…