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-17 posts tagged "psychology"
Carolina Jiménez | Friday, February 24, 2023
Racism seems to be a never-ending battle that our modern society desperately tries to dig itself out of. We have battled external cues and blatant discrimination, believing that this will eliminate the big issue that is racism. However, these observable demonstrations of racism and explicit racial attitudes are minimal to the real battle we have
Jack Griffiths | Friday, October 7, 2022
In my columns, I’ve primarily focused on my own experiences to provide insight into neurodivergence. However, while I’ve enjoyed sharing my thoughts and personal history, there are obvious limitations to this approach. Neurodivergence can manifest itself differently from person to person, and one’s other identity factors can also contribute to unique experiences. Hence, this week
Claire Reid | Monday, September 12, 2022
When junior Lane Obringer transferred to Notre Dame from Saint Mary’s College last year, the self-described extrovert from Charlotte, North Carolina, was eager to make new friends. “It was difficult to meet new people. You felt like you were living your freshman year all over again while being a sophomore, and COVID probably made things
Reyna Lim | Monday, March 21, 2022
Spring 2020 marked the introduction of a new Film, Television and Theatre (FTT) and psychology course “Drunk on Film: The Psychology of Storytelling with Alcohol and its Effects on Alcohol Consumption.” Currently in its fifth semester, the course has become increasingly popular among students of all majors for its uniquely intriguing content and takeaways. The
John Clark | Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Understanding the inner machinations of the minds of Zoe and Elmo requires outlining some obvious details. “Sesame Street” is the most universally-beloved institution of the United States educational system. As an educational program, it’s extremely practical, every episode features counting, saying the alphabet and a number and letter of the day. The most practical part
Bella Laufenberg | Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Associate professor of Management & Organization for the Mendoza College of Business Cindy Muir recently released a new study to be featured in the Journal of Applied Psychology titled “It’s not only what you do, but why you do it: How managerial motives influence employees’ fairness judgments.” The study focuses on the managerial motives of
Bella Laufenberg | Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Dr. Meghan Sullivan has always been interested in the passage of time. As a Notre Dame Wilsey Family professor of philosophy, she has spent her career studying the human perception of time, including writing a book called “Time Biases” on the subject. Sullivan has now used her time expertise to write an article, published in
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, October 30, 2020
I don’t know about you, but I really miss hugging people when I greet them. When I’m having a tough day or I’m feeling overwhelmed, a tight hug has always made me feel better. During the pandemic, I, among many others, I presume, have noticed a strangely stealthy gaping absence in our lives: human touch.
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, September 18, 2020
“Our memories are gifts that show us life, even through the toughest times, is worth living.” -Chrissy Pinney Memories are the essence of our humanity. Sometimes beautiful, at other times painful. Sometimes unforgettable, at other times regrettable. Sometimes as clear as day, at other times blurred among each other… For me, the memories I cherish
Stephanie Snyder | Monday, November 20, 2017
Members of the Saint Mary’s community gathered for a faculty colloquium in Madeleva Hall on Friday to hear professors present their recently-completed research. Mary Welle, associate professor of nursing science, and Reena Lamichhane Khadka, assistant professor of biology, presented their research concerning healthcare-acquired infections. Alissa Russell, assistant professor of psychology, also presented her research concerning