Students of social and cognitive psychology know that people’s behaviors are influenced by social norms, that how you frame a problem can have significant effects on how others perceive it, and that our short-term memory …
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Studies pin some forms of discrimination on small proportion of campus community
MADISON —Research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests certain forms of discrimination on campus are committed by a relatively small fraction of people, knowledge that could guide an effective campaign against the mistreatment and lack …
Survey: Many still find it hard to stay home during pandemic, worry about mental health during isolation
Most people are motivated to physically separate themselves from others to help stop the spread of coronavirus — according to more than 26,000 Wisconsin residents who responded to a survey in recent days — but …
Sustainable Conferencing: Envisioning a More Productive, Accessible, and Environmentally Conscious Future
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person academic conferences to a halt, research scientist Lilia Rissman and post-doctoral scholar Cassandra Jacobs set out to learn how conferences might change once it is safe to meet again. …
Teaching reading, the right way
That little voice in your head — if you have it — may be aligning your thoughts
It’s not uncommon these days to have some time alone with your thoughts. But what does that sound like, if it sounds like anything at all? Many people feel their thoughts take the form of …
The Department of Psychology Welcomes Jonathan Gallimore
Dr. Jonathan Gallimore joined the Department of Psychology this fall as a senior lecturer, covering Introduction to Psychology, Basic Statistics, and Issues in Psychology. In just a few short months, he’s already made an impact …
The Department of Psychology Welcomes Julia Greenberg
The Department of Psychology is pleased to welcome Julia Greenberg to our instructional staff team this fall. Dr. Greenberg will teach Research Methods (225) and a Developmental and Evolutionary Origins of Human Cognition capstone (601), …
The Impact of the Pandemic on Social and Emotional Health
How the Pandemic Has Changed Us, the theme of the 2021 Psi Chi Newsletter, features a range of articles from equity and inclusion in the department to how students practice mindfulness. Below is an excerpt …
The Science of Stereotyping
A new UW study shows why letting stereotypes inform our judgments of unfamiliar people can be such a hard habit to break. It found that stereotypes self-perpetuate in our minds, growing stronger with use. “Think …