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Beyond Minnesota, social media fuels false rumors of fraud among Somalis
Dr. Kurt Gray was recently quoted in a New York Times story about false allegations of fraud against Ohio Somalis and social media's role in the spread of this misinformation.
How doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals
A recent study by social psychology professor Patrick Carroll suggests that doubt in one's uncertainties can boost confidence.
Ruchika Prakash on engaging the public with the complexities of the human brain
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Ruchika Prakash discusses a new interactive exhibit at COSI and its goal to help museum visitors better understand the human brain.
Kentaro Fujita on the science of sticking to New Year's resolutions
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Kentaro Fujita explains why New Year's resolutions often fade quickly and how to come up with goals that last.
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan on Contemporary Family Dynamics
In a recent episode of the Voices of Excellence podcast, Dr. Schoppe-Sullivan discusses her research on father-child relationships, co-parenting, and the transition into parenthood.
Preventing dementia starts with daily decisions
In answers to alumni questions, Dr. Jeremy Grant discusses what we can do to prevent, or at least slow down symptoms of, neurodegenerative diseases.
Interactive brain exhibit at COSI highlights department research
A new interactive exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) uses research by Ohio State psychology faculty to highlight the vast abilities of the human brain.
On display for the…
Pek appointed as President of APA Division 5
Ohio State psychology professor Jolynn Pek has been appointed as President of American Psychological Association (APA) Division 5: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods.
As president, she…
Gibbs’ "How I Think" translated into at least six languages
An assessment co-created by developmental psychology professor John Gibbs has now been translated into at least six languages—including, most recently, Urdu.
First published in 2001 by…