Archive: Psychology
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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
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Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized at Spring Convocation
The College of Arts & Sciences celebrated its esteemed faculty and staff at its spring…
April 27, 2023
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Georgetown Reigns Supreme at Big East Research Symposium
Claire Cushman (C’23) took home top honors at this year’s Big East Research Symposium, held in March at Madison Square…
April 6, 2023
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Georgetown Researchers Contribute to UN World Happiness Report
Two Georgetown researchers – Abigail Marsh and Shawn Rhoads (G’22) – are contributors to the World Happiness Report…
March 20, 2023
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Get Smart: Georgetown Neuroscientists Release Free App to Improve Cognition
A team of Georgetown neuroscientists has released an app to help users improve their deductive reasoning…
March 10, 2023
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Jennifer Woolard Named Vice Dean of Faculty in College of Arts & Sciences
Jennifer Woolard, a professor of psychology and adjunct professor of law, has been named a vice dean of faculty affairs in the Georgetown University College of Arts &. …
March 9, 2023
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Having High Levels of Empathy Is Good for You. But Is There a Flip Side?
A new paper from psychologist Casey Brown explores the extent to which empathy can help – and harm – elderly couples as they…
February 8, 2023
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History Hasn’t Changed as Much as You Think, According to Fathali Moghaddam
In Fathali Moghaddam’s new book, Political Plasticity, he argues that political systems change far less than we might…
February 3, 2023
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New Book Series Emphasizes the Role of Class and Poverty in Psychology
Professor Fathali Moghaddam's new book series, Progressive Psychology, highlights how social conditions, such as poverty and inequality, influence and affect the.…
October 31, 2022
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Georgetown Lab Receives Largest-Ever Donation for Psychopathy Research
The Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience is the recipient of a $500,000 donation from donor Lisa H. Michael, of Palo Alto, California, the largest private donation ever…
September 19, 2022