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A Reader-Friendly Review of Microdosing Research
Microdosing has captured the attention of the public, yet research has yet to catch up with cultural interest. This reader-friendly review highlights the current literature on this topic and provides practical considerations for individuals hoping to partake in this newest drug trend.
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Pritzker Hall: A Cognitive Illusion in UCLA’s Backyard
As we begin returning to campus, be sure to check out Pritzker Hall, a cognitive illusion in UCLA’s backyard!
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Stereotype Threat and Women’s Pursuit of STEM
Stereotypes are pervasive in society. They can even affect what careers people choose. Here we discuss how stereotypes affect us from childhood into adulthood, and what we can do to counter their negative effects.
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Spanking: How We Have Normalized Hitting Our Kids and Why We Need to Stop
Many people are spanked growing up to the point where it is a normalized experience. This blog post will explore the negative outcomes associated with spanking, and why it’s such a common parenting tactic used in the United States.
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Fake News! A Cognitive Perspective on the Spread of Misinformation Among Older Adults
Social media has increased the spread of news–some truthful, and others less so–in recent years. Is this information consumed differently across different age groups? And how does its persuasiveness change across the lifespan?
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The Perceptual Development “Window” In the First Year of Life
The dramatic changes within the first year of development
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Why You Might Be Procrastinating and How to Get to Work
Studies have linked procrastination to personality traits like impulsivity and corresponding neural systems, but there is another psychological factor that leads us astray—which can be overcome with simple strategies (that is not a brain transplant).
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Bayesian Reasoning: Navigation through Uncertain Decisions
Bayesian Reasoning: What is it and how can it help our decision-making? In this article, we explain the Bayes’ Theorem, discuss contexts where bayesian reasoning is important, and review research on how to improve one’s bayesian reasoning.
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Thinking About Using Diet Pills or Laxatives to Lose Weight? Think Again.
If you read magazines, watch TV, or use the internet and social media, chances are you’ve seen advertisements, commercials, or glowing celebrity endorsements for weight-loss products like diet pills, “flat tummy teas,” or laxatives. What they don’t show is that young women who use diet pills and laxatives for weight loss are more likely to…
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How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Families?
Are you a stressed out parent? You’re not alone, and research can help.