Department of Psychology
Prof. Judith Danovitch (Psychological and Brain Sciences) named a Learning Sciences Exchange Fellow
The Jacobs Foundation, New America, and the International Congress on Infant Studies announce the second cohort of Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellows—a group of talented mid-career professionals hailing from one of five sectors: journalism, entertainment, research, policy, and social entrepreneurship.
How does dancing help Veterans and sufferers of PTSD?
Dancing can help veterans with PTSD overcome their isolation and other mental health issues according to a pilot study from Psychology Professor Cynthia Corbitt.
Mural project provides platform for A&S student artists
Mattie Perez (Program Assistant, Sr. – Advising) exhibited a love of art from an early age, but her interest waned as a college freshman. “I didn’t see a future for myself as an artist,” she says. Fortunately, her supportive coworkers in Advising reignited this passion, encouraging her to create the large chalkboard wall now visible in the 1st floor advising lobby of Gardiner Hall. Working alone, Perez chalked a different mural every week for nearly two years before deciding this could be an excellent opportunity to support and encourage undergrad student artists. Thus, the A&S Featured Artist project was born.
Dementia and religion: "What if I forget about God?"
voicenews.com - 10/7/19 - Focuses on the work being done by Professor Benjamin Mast.
A matter of trust: Study explores children’s faith in characters vs. adults
Shopping for back-to-school backpacks or supplies, adults may feel their children have blind allegiance to their favorite emblazoned cartoon or TV characters over any grown-up’s opinion. But a recent University of Louisville study suggests that by age 4, children understand expertise and can trust knowledgeable adults over their beloved characters.
Do dreams have deeper meanings? Let's ask science
07-31-2019 - WHAS11.com - features Brendan Depue and Nicholas Hindy, professors of Psychological and Brain Sciences
You probably multitask every day. Here's why a brain scientist says you shouldn't
07-22-2019 - WHAS11.com - features Brendan DePue, professor of Psychology
Dementia and religion: Inside a church’s Alzheimer’s support group
06-21-2019 - richmondfreepress.com - features Benjamin Mast, professor of Psychology
Family Video thriving in Kentuckiana despite closure of video rental chains
06-06-2019 - WDRB.com - featuring Michael Cunningham, professor of Communication and Psychology.
Psychology Alumna wins 2019 Woman of Distinction award
UofL graduate Sadiqa Reynold (’93) has added another accolade to her long list of achievements. She was recently awarded the 2019 Woman of Distinction Award from the Center for Women and Families.
Grawemeyer Award in Psychology winners discuss their research on addiction
Meet the winners of UofL's Grawemeyer Award for Psychology and learn about their discovery about how the brain works, which has created a new understanding of addictions like drugs, gambling, and binge eating.
Closing Time: The Science Behind Nostalgia For Our Favorite Bars
03-31-2019 - NPR.org - features Keith Lyle, professor of Psychology
How To Recapture Peace and Quiet In a Noisy World
03-27-2019 - womansday.com - features Paul Salmon, professor of Psychology
When Going Digital Makes Health Care Harder
03-15-2019 - forbes.com - features Suzanne Meeks, professor psychology
Olive Garden shooting has people asking: Are we really safe in public?
03-01-2019 - courier-journal.com - features Judith Danovitch, professor of psychology
Kentucky lacks access to eating disorder treatment, but this professor is changing that
02-26-2019 - courier-journal.com - features Cheri Levinson, professor of psychology
Closing Time: The Science Behind Nostalgia For Our Favorite Bars
02-22-2019 - WFPL.org - features Keith Lyle, professor of psychology
A&S Researchers part of a task force to study homelessness
searchers include Catherine (Cate) Fosl, MSW, PhD, co-director of CCTSJR, director, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and professor, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Lora Haynes, PhD, associate professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences; Kelly Kinahan, PhD, AICP, assistant professor, Department of Urban and Public Affairs; and Jamie Beard, administrative assistant, Anne Braden Institute.
Dementia and religion: ‘What if I forget about God?’
01-15-2019 - sltrib.com - features Ben Mast, professor of Psychology
Rwandan refugee graduates from UofL with a degree in Psychology
Basenge was born in Rwanda, but her parents fled to South Africa during the Rwandan genocide. They lived in South Africa under asylum and she came to the United States as a refugee in 2014. Carine Basenge officially graduates from the University of Louisville on Friday with a degree in Psychology.