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Rethinking belief in an age of misinformation
The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.
Guzzo Scholarship prepares students for versatile careers
As a summer policy intern in Washington, D.C., Rajeev Rai ’26 was asked to evaluate a perplexing issue: Why did many recipients of WIC nutritional assistance abandon their benefits after two years…
Kurt Gray on asking the deep questions
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Kurt Gray discusses his research on morality, political division, beliefs and polarization, as well as possible ways to bridge gaps between…
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.
Depression remission endures 5 years after psilocybin trial
Led by Alan Davis, an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Psychology, a new study suggests psychedelic-assisted therapy has long-term benefits.
Depression + inflammation: a bad combo for lung cancer patients
New research suggests a synergy between depression and inflammation in lung cancer patients, according to clinical psychology professor Barbara Andersen, one of the study's authors.
Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think
A new study led by Philip Mazzocco, associate professor of social psychology Ohio State Mansfield, finds that most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own…
'It isn't over. It's just starting.': Alumna reflects on devastating California wildfires
Jean Carfagno remembers the morning the sun disappeared.
Shortly after wildfires began devouring large swaths of Southern California on Jan. 7, 2025, she watched thick smoke obscure the…
Psychology undergraduates share research with Ohio State community
For people who are not fluent in American Sign Language, is the meaning of the “eat” sign easier to guess than that of related words in other languages, such as delicioso, Portuguese for …