Psychology has found that the emotional benefits of crying depend heavily on the reasons behind the tears. While people often ...

This program was updated from an MA in General Psychology to an MS in Psychological Research in Fall 2024. Students in the Psychological Research program can create individual programs in conjunction ...

A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that receiving a smartphone notification disrupts a person’s ...

AI applications in mental health care are advancing quickly, although both research and clinical use remain in early stages. Before 2010, most digital ...

Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, has emerged as a multifaceted construct in psychological research, with notable implications for individual well‐being and social functioning. It is ...

Biosensors do not eliminate Type I and Type II errors, but provide continuous, objective data that complements self-report ...

A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed 'psychological booster shots,' these interventions improve ...

There has been recent discussion within evolutionary psychology circles about the misuse of evolutionary psychological research findings, prompted by a piece in the Boston Globe from leading ...

Psychology is a science and research is a core component of what we do. Many students see research as a way to get to know faculty and to get hands-on experience with the field. Conducting ...