Educating Students on the Psychology of Sustainability
Humans’ impact on the environment is one of the most pressing social issues today, and it’s time to include it in psychology courses, says APS Fellow Barbara Malt. More
Teaching
Myth: Subliminal Messages Can Change Your Behavior
Discussion of this myth provides rich opportunities to integrate topics across research methods, memory, cognition, sensation and perception, and social psychology. More
Attention and Behavior Clinic Summer Internships
The Attention and Behavior Clinic (ABC) research group is seeking counselors, lead counselors, and part-time teachers for its 2019 Summer Treatment Program. More
How to Make Your Teaching More Engaging
Consider a student in an introductory math class — let’s call him Alex. Alex had some unpleasant experiences with math More
Trigger Warnings Do Little to Reduce People’s Distress, Research Shows
Trigger warnings that alert people to potentially sensitive content are increasingly popular, but data suggest they may not have the intended effect. More
A Rural Reach for STEM Education
Martha Escobar of Oakland University’s Cognitive Behavioral Lab is investigating the use of evidence-based approaches to promoting scientific learning in rural and low-income areas. More