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Richard Petty

Richard Petty receives APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions

By Lauren Pond

Richard Petty, a professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received the 2024 Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions from the American Psychological Association…

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Scott Hayes discusses dementia risk factors in Psychology Today

Drawing on studies published in the Lancet, Professor Hayes explains modifiable variables that can delay or prevent dementia, such as air pollution and physical inactivity.

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The department seeks up to four postdoctoral scholars interested in examining the psychology of extremism, polarization, misinformation and/or morality.

Richard Petty

Richard Petty discusses roots of extremism on NBC 4's "The Spectrum"

Commenting on a recent neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Professor Richard Petty shares insights from his research on the origins of extreme attitudes and behaviors.