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Higher rates of arrest for Black adults with psychological disorders
A new study by doctoral alumna Briana Brownlow finds that at the same symptom severity, the risk of arrest is higher for Black individuals.
A mental process that leads to putting off an unpleasant task
New research by professor Russell Fazio suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior are more likely to procrastinate about tasks at hand.
Stress, via inflammation, is linked to metabolic syndrome
A new study led by associate professor Jasmeet Hayes suggests that stress-management techniques could reduce biological risk.
For the lonely, a blurred line between real and fictional people
In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain that is active when thinking about others, a new study by co-authored…
Briana Brownlow Presents "How Racism Gets Under the Skin" with TEDx Ohio State University
Congratulations to Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate, Briana Brownlow on her TEDx Ohio State University talk on "How Racism Gets Under the Skin."
Professor Tracy Tylka Reflects on Managing Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown
Professor Tracy Tylka reflects on eight ways to to manage body anxiety after lockdown in her most recent article with Ohio State News and The Conversation.
Timothy Broom Examines What happens in your brain when you ‘lose yourself’ in fiction
If you count yourself among those who lose themselves in the lives of fictional characters, scientists now have a better idea of how that happens.
Researchers found that the more immersed…
Paul De Boeck has been awarded the 2021 Career Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Psychometric Society
Professor Paul De Boeck has been awarded the 2021 Career Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Psychometric Society. This award honors individuals whose publications, presentations,…
Roger Ratcliff among researchers recognized as highest-cited faculty worldwide
Roger Ratcliff, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, ranks among the top 1% worldwide in career-long citations across all scientific disciplines, according to a…