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This Is Your Brain Detecting Patterns
The brain is actively looking for rules to help it predict better and faster, suggests new research from Ian Krajbich, assistant professor of psychology and economics, which looked at what parts…
Barbara Andersen named Distinguished University Professor
Last week, Barbara Andersen of the Department of Psychology was named a Distinguished University Professor, being surprised by the provost and college leadership at the department’s annual faculty…
Depression among new mothers is finally getting some attention
Childbirth and motherhood change the brain in significant ways, and postpartum depression is often overlooked. Recently, more researchers are turning their attention to the disorder, including…
Saygin Named 2018 Sloan Research Fellow
Zeynep Saygin, assistant professor of psychology, and Hannah Shafaat, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been named recipients of the 2018 Alfred P. Sloan Research…
Psych professor writes simple science — by writing for kids
Ashleigh Maxcey, a visiting associate professor in the Department of Psychology, has co-authored 15 peer-review publications and penned an additional eight more on her own, but she still…
Your tax refund and the psychology of a windfall
Will you spend, save or invest your tax refund this year? That answer likely depends on how you perceive the money, according to research from Hal Arkes, faculty emeritus in the Department of…
Tylenol May Help Ease The Pain of Hurt Feelings
An increasing body of research suggests that acetaminophen may have subtle psychological effects, including diminished emotions. Whether these effects are good or bad depends on the context,…