Archive: Psychology

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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

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Psychology Major Mara Lewis (C’27) Studies Division and Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland at Fulbright UK Summer Institute

This summer, Mara Lewis (C’27) traveled to Northern Ireland, where she participated in a Fulbright UK Summer Institute, a competitive and fully-funded program that empowers…

August 22, 2024

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How Omniculturalism Can Help Humanity Tackle Society’s Most Pressing Problems

Fathali Moghaddam is concerned about humanity’s ability to unite, on a mass scale, and address global concerns, from climate catastrophe to extreme wealth concentration, war…

August 14, 2024

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Experts: Advice from One Hoya to Another

Sarah Jane Ho (C'07) and Teaching Professor Andrea Bonior provide expert advice on how to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling. …

April 30, 2024

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For Kids, How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? Why That’s the Wrong Question to Ask 

In a new book, developmental psychologist Rachel Barr is offering the research community a new framework for understanding and measuring the impact of technology on early…

April 25, 2024

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The Political Pitfalls of Human Psychology 

Fathali Moghaddam's new book explores the psychological plasticity of…

March 11, 2024

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New Report Outlines Best Practices for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age

A new research review from developmental psychologist Rachel Barr provides recommendations for how parents and educators can reap the benefits of digital media while mitigating…

January 29, 2024

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Junior To Play for Haiti’s First Ever Women’s World Cup

Georgetown soccer player Lara Larco (C'25) has been training for months for the World Cup. For her, it’s more than just soccer. It’s about shining a light on her home…

July 20, 2023

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The Neuroscience Behind Superhuman Acts of Generosity

Why do some people go to extraordinary lengths to help strangers? Are they built differently? Researchers from the College of Arts & Sciences say.…

July 14, 2023