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Emotion in stories gets our attention—and attention affects our memories

This story was originally published by UChicago News. Read the article on their site here.   UChicago psychology research explores how people enga...

Faculty In the News Psychology

Forbes - Your mother was wrong about "talking with your hands"; Article mentions TEDx talk by Prof. Susan Goldin-Meadow on the power of gesture

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BBC - The subtle ways your accent defines you; In video, Prof. Katherine Kinzler explains that this means we often judge others, simply for how they speak

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Goldin-Meadow wins 2021 David E. Rumelhart Prize for her cognitive science research

The Beardsley Ruml Distinguished Service Professor is recognized for her work exploring the origins of language By Sarah Steimer   Susan ...

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New study outlines evidence and theory for lower rates of depression in large U.S. cities

University of Chicago researchers find socioeconomic networks and the built environment play a role in residents’ psychology By Sarah Steimer La...

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2021 – 2022 W. Allison Davis Research Awards for Doctoral Students Announced

The Division of the Social Sciences and the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice have announced the 2021-2022 recipients of the W....

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Study finds street activity and greenspace usage are negatively associated with crime

Researchers use cell phone trace data to support green infrastructure in reducing criminal activity By Sarah Steimer Public greenspaces are comm...

Faculty Psychology In the News

Discover Magazine- Green spaces are a necessity, not an amenity. How can cities make them accessible to everyone? Asst. Prof. Marc Berman argues that nature is necessary for wellbeing and mental health

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New Scientist: Green spaces aren’t just for nature – they boost our mental health too, Prof. Marc Berman discusses link between natural spaces and well-being

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The Conversation: Selfish or selfless? Human nature means you’re both, Prof. Jean Decety and postdoctoral scholar Keith Yoder discuss their research on self-interest and selflessness