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Depression among new mothers is finally getting some attention
Childbirth and motherhood change the brain in significant ways, and postpartum depression is often overlooked. Recently, more researchers are turning their attention to the disorder, including…
Saygin Named 2018 Sloan Research Fellow
Zeynep Saygin, assistant professor of psychology, and Hannah Shafaat, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been named recipients of the 2018 Alfred P. Sloan Research…
Class of 2019: Siobhan McDermott
Siobhan, from Cleveland, OH, chose OSU for its highly rated psychology program and because she fell in love with the campus and its distance from home (just right). Psychology became an interest…
Psych professor writes simple science — by writing for kids
Ashleigh Maxcey, a visiting associate professor in the Department of Psychology, has co-authored 15 peer-review publications and penned an additional eight more on her own, but she still…
Class of 2020: Dharar Abdus-Sabur
Dharar is a third year student from Columbus, Ohio. He was in the OSU Academy program and decided to stay at OSU to complete his degree and become a member of the Dunn Sports and…
Class of 2019: Alexandra Goss
Alexandra, from Cincinnati, OH, added the psychology major after taking social psychology as a general education writing requirement. Since the class clarified her interest in the field, she…
Your tax refund and the psychology of a windfall
Will you spend, save or invest your tax refund this year? That answer likely depends on how you perceive the money, according to research from Hal Arkes, faculty emeritus in the Department of…
Tylenol May Help Ease The Pain of Hurt Feelings
An increasing body of research suggests that acetaminophen may have subtle psychological effects, including diminished emotions. Whether these effects are good or bad depends on the context,…
Class of 2019: Meredith Reagan
Meredith, from Cincinnati, Ohio fell in love with campus and the school spirit. However, the countless research opportunities related to neuroscience and human behavior finalized her…