Early adulthood is a time period in an individual’s life that is characterized by both external and internal changes. What do we know about this stage of development, and why is it important for psychological researchers to continue to explore it?
Medicine and psychology intersect more than you would expect. In particular, tests developed based on psychological concepts are used frequently in clinical evaluations to assess different aspects of a patient’s cognitive abilities. However, there are important limitations to these tests that become evident in cases of severe disease. Research has moved towards using neurophysiological methods to augment behavioral assessments as a way to overcome these limitations.
Overall, memory declines as we age, but prior knowledge may be able to benefit memory in old age.
Fluency is a useful cognitive tool that we use when choosing study strategies, buying products, and assessing information accuracy. Yet, there are times when fluency can mislead us and result in meaningful consequences.
If you aren’t familiar with a procedure called, “Analysis of Variance (ANOVA),” it’s basically used to compare multiple group means against each other and determine if they are different or not. We can determine how similar or dissimilar multiple group …
Despite strong scientific evidence to suggest that teens would benefit greatly from later school start times, California has vetoed a bill that would ensure middle and high schools do not start before 8:30AM. Why?
Growing evidence suggests that it feels good to give. But does giving feel better for some people than others?
Early in life, learning about emotions is an important skill to develop. As early as infancy, the ability to interpret others’ emotions can be used to learn about various aspects of the surrounding world.
Radiation and microgravity can seriously mess with an astronaut’s brain and behavior— see why NASA is focusing on psychology & neuroscience research to advance the journey to Mars.
Neuroscientists have sought to understand the biological nature of memory for decades. In this brief review, I talk about the history of memory research and where the field is now.
In recent news, a large study found a link between coffee consumption and risk for mortality. While the news media has taken off with claims that coffee is the key to longevity, they commit a cardinal sin in science—confusing correlation with causation.
You’ve finished applications, interview cycles, admission processes, and now you’re bound for graduate school. You have three months of free time before you begin one of the greatest maranthon races of your life. So, what should you be doing now to get ahead?
This article was authored by Eric Barajas and Stacy Shaw as part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week. Rampant TV pu …
This article was authored by Victor Rivera and Stacy Shaw as part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week.One of the most pressing concerns in the field of developmental psychopathology, and for parents all over the world, is regarding the need of effi …
This article was authored by Nora McNulty and Stacy Shaw as part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week.If you’ve ever taken an introduction to psychology course, the week on developmental psychology most likely talked about attachment theory, and exp …
This article was authored by Pragya Arya and Danny Rahal as part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week.Teenagers are notorious for being irresponsible and making bad decisions. Almost all of us have witnessed or bore the brunt of parents nagging kids …
This article is authored by Wendy York and Danny Rahal as part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week. With the growing popularity of health-tracking technology, teaching students of al …
This article is authored by Jordan L. Mullins with the mentorship of Sarah M. Tashjian and is a part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week.According to the American Psychological Association, parenting practices around the world share three major goa …
This article is authored by Dominic Tran with the mentorship of Sarah M. Tashjian and is a part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week.For most kids in the United States, formal schooling begins at the age of 5 as they enter elementary school and lear …
This article is authored by Nancy Gomez and Arielle Radin and is a part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week spotlight week.When you look in the mirror, you often see the actual physical reflection of yourself, height, eye color, skin color – but th …
This article is authored by Julia Reitsma and Arielle Radin and is a part of the 2018 pre-graduate spotlight week spotlight week.Everyone faces stressful situations throughout life. Some handle these situations well and even thrive under stress, w …