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The Real Problem With Trigger Warnings
In 2016, Onni Gust, a historian at the University of Nottingham, wrote in The Guardian about using trigger warnings to help students “stop for a moment and breathe” during class. Gust described how a slide presentation might note that the next slide references mutilation, or that the following passage includes a graphic description of sexual violence. The warnings don’t allow students to skip the class reading assignments, but instead remind students to use their coping strategies and “keep breathing,” Gust wrote. About half of U.S.
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Unlocking Secrets of Memory and Time in the Brain
Our bodies know when to fall asleep and when to wake up. Our brains can keep track of short bursts of time like a mental stopwatch. But in our memories, our sense of time is fuzzy. Now, research is beginning to uncover how we put our memories in order. These new insights into the workings of the brain, paired with other findings, could help in the understanding and early detection of diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, scientists say. The idea that we perceive time in our memory subjectively is well known in psychology, says Lila Davachi, a professor of psychology at Columbia University.
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Stress in Childhood and Adulthood Have Combined Impact on Hormones and Health
Adults who report high levels of stress and who also had stressful childhoods are most likely to show hormone patterns associated with negative health outcomes.
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Judy Garber to Deliver SSCP Distinguished Scientist Award Address at APS Annual Convention
The Society for the Science of a Clinical Psychology has named APS Fellow Judy Garber as the 2019 recipient of the SSCP Distinguished Scientist Award for her important contributions to clinical psychological science. Judy Garber Garber, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Vanderbilt University, will receive the award at the 31st APS Annual Convention, which will be held May 23-26 in Washington, DC. She’ll also give an award address titled “Prevention of Depression in Youth: Some Evidence For, But We Still Need More.” Her 50-minute presentation is scheduled for May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
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Smell, Your Least Appreciated Sense
Your emotions are directly tied to the smells you experience. Join Rachel as she takes you on a tour of how smell affects the lives of everyone, from finding your spouse to survival. Enjoy her tips on using your nose to enhance your life. Dr. Herz is a leading expert on the psychological science of smell. Her published books include "Why You Eat What You Eat", "The Scent of Desire" and "That’s Disgusting". She’s written numerous research papers and articles and has been a guest on shows including "On Point" and "Science Friday". Dr. Herz is an adjunct faculty member at Brown University and Boston College and she advises many companies about enhancing consumer experiences.
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NSF Call for Research on Harassment in STEM Contexts
The National Science Foundation has announced a call for research on sexual harassment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics contexts. Researchers are invited to submit proposals to programs across NSF that support progress towards safe and secure educational and research environments for current and future scientists.
