PSYC 100 - Subfields & Careers

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and p...

Epigenetics is a fascinating field of science. If you aren’t familiar with it, the epigenome is the study of how your behaviors and environment impact gene expression. I pose the question to my students- if an identical twin gets cancer, does that mean the other twin will automatically get cancer? Students will generally say no. ... Read more

This page will review the following theories: Cass’s Model of Sexual Orientation Formation Fassinger’s Model of Gay and Lesbian Identity Development D’Augelli’s Model of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual …

Listen to this episode from A Slight Change of Plans on Spotify. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations with scientists about how to live healthier, happier lives.  Psychology professor Ethan Kross is an expert on the science of introspection and the role our inner voice plays in shaping our decisions and sense of well-being. While our inner voice has a lot of benefits, it can sometimes turn negative and lead to what Ethan calls “mental chatter.” In this episode, we discuss science-based strategies for how to rein in our mental chatter, including an exercise in mental time travel.  Our new season starts June 5. In the meantime, connect with Maya on instagram @DrMayaShanker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to this episode from Speaking of Psychology on Spotify. Researchers who study eating disorders sometimes call them the silent epidemic. Despite the stereotype that these disorders afflict only young white women, the truth is that they occur among people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, races, shapes and sizes. Cheri Levinson, PhD, of the University of Louisville, discusses myths about eating disorders, how our toxic diet culture combined with genetic vulnerability can spur eating disorders, what treatments are available, and how researchers are using new technologies to come up with more effective personalized treatments and expand access to care. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

Blanket social media bans aren’t the answer, but reform is promising.

[disability theory, udl theory, higher ed techniques thread 🌻]it's wednesday! that means i'm teaching DS2210 Education Policy + Disability Studies, but i also post all my content on twitter open-access for anyone who can't take cds courses! 💛this week is MADNESS + TEACHING pic.twitter.com/d4gTNquQBt— sarah madoka currie / クリ窓花 (@kawaiilovesarah) March 29, 2023

Listen to this episode from A Slight Change of Plans on Spotify. Science writer Florence Williams felt blindsided when her twenty-five-year marriage unexpectedly fell apart. The heartbreak opened her up to a whole range of new and intense feelings, but it also made her sick. Trained as a journalist, Florence set out on an expedition to understand the science of heartbreak and game her way back to health. She tried novel forms of therapy, immersed herself in nature, and consulted cutting-edge research on the science of awe. But her greatest discovery came when she tried an alternative to “hacking” heartbreak.  If you’re interested in hearing more of Florence’s story, listen to “Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey,” a uniquely immersive audiobook, narrated by the author and accompanied by in-the-moment diary recordings and interviews. For a behind-the-scenes look at the show, follow @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A colleague asks if there’s research on close relats benefitting gay as well as straight folks. I’ve argued a “Christian case for gay marriage” partly based on the human need to belong, citing NORC/GSS surveys of 64,079 Americans 1972-2021, in which 39.7% of married & 21.0% of...— David Myers (@DavidGMyers) March 20, 2023

well this was a wild read#HigherEd #FacDev #ADHDTwitter pic.twitter.com/pKgrro4Mi8— Karen Costa (she/her) (@karenraycosta) March 8, 2023

In recent months, patients have reported problems filling nearly every type of ADHD medication prescription – and no one seems to know why

A growing body of research suggests that kindness is an effective stress management practice. Here's how to relieve stress by being kind.

THE KEY IS FOCUSING ON WHAT’S STRONG, NOT WRONG. George Mason University and Gallup have partnered to create a Strengths-based culture on our campus. To […]

The George Mason University Center for Psychological Services (GMU CPS) is the main training clinic for GMU doctoral candidates in clinical...

The grants will help Mason expand mental services available to students

Mason will receive $1 million in federal funding to support the creation a first-of-its-kind Mason Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience, and nearly $1 million for the Saving Lives and Decreasing Health Disparities project

This post-2010 era (also the smartphone/social media era) has been a challenging time for many teens, especially teen girls. These data are from the CDC's latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey of high school students, released today. pic.twitter.com/rF8T5Ve5of— David Myers (@DavidGMyers) February 14, 2023

"Out of sight, out of mind" isn't the same thing as object permanence.

Fictional worlds, cognition, and emotion