Archive: Psychology
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New Book Explores What Psychology Can Teach Us About Immigration
"The New Immigration Challenge" by Professor Fathali Moghaddam and two psychology Ph.D. alumni, Margaret Hendricks (MPP’19, G’22) and Fr. Raimundo Salas-Schweikart, S.J. (MPP…
January 27, 2026
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Life Hacks Backed by Research to Start Your 2026 Happier, More Focused and Less Anxious
Georgetown professors use their research and expertise to offer everyday ideas and life hacks that can boost your happiness and focus in the new.…
January 7, 2026
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Digital Detoxes Work. Here’s What Reduced Screen Time Can Do For You.
Ever want to reduce screen time on your smartphone? A recent psychology study shows the benefits of a digital detox and offers tips to.…
November 10, 2025
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Psychology Professor Ian Lyons Awarded Magis Prize for Math and Brain Research
The university’s Magis Prize, now in its second year, helps fund high-impact.…
October 2, 2025
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Overwhelmed by Negative Thoughts? This Clinical Psychology Professor Has Some Mental Health Tips For You
Americans have become more anxious in recent years. Read this clinical psychologist's breakdown of negative thoughts and her strategies to deal with.…
September 3, 2025
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Psychology Professor Abigail Marsh Featured in New Season of ‘Limitless’ With Chris Hemsworth
Abigail Marsh helped Chris Hemsworth get in the right mental state for his challenges in Limitless: Live Better Now, the second season of the National Geographic docuseries…
August 15, 2025
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Top Books to Read This Summer According to Georgetown Psychology Professors
Professors in Georgetown’s Department of Psychology share some of their favorite books in an annual list for. …
June 5, 2025
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Want a Happier 2025? It Comes Down to Two Words, a Neuroscientist Says
Helping others—even tiny acts of kindness—makes us happier, says Abigail Marsh, a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience…
January 10, 2025
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Georgetown Neuroscientist to lead $2.5 Million National Science Foundation Project on Creativity in STEM
How does creativity enable innovators in science, technology, engineering and math to succeed and to find meaningful solutions to previously intractable problems? That’s…
November 22, 2024
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New Research Reveals Link Between Belief in the American Dream and Opportunity Hoarding
New research from Professor Rebecca Ryan establishes a causal link between a personal belief in the American Dream and behaviors taken by parents to secure preferential…
September 16, 2024