Archive: Psychology
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Theatre and Performance Studies Alumni Reginald Douglas (C鈥09) and Alexandra Templer (C鈥15) Return to Campus Teach in Department
After graduating from Georgetown 海角论坛, alumni Reginald Douglas (C鈥09) and Alexandra Templer (C鈥15) pursued their passions in directing and acting. Now they have returned鈥
September 30, 2021
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Maureen Tibbetts (C鈥21) and Adam Epstein-Shuman (C鈥22) Contribute to Happiness Research on Impact of Online Interactions During Peak of Social Distancing
At the height of social distancing in the United States, a team of researchers led by Kostadin Kushlev, Ph.D. and professor in the Department of Psychology, examined the effects鈥
September 21, 2021
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Innovative Book by Psychology Professor Provides New Links Between Science and Literature
Fathali Moghaddam, Ph.D., Georgetown Department of Psychology professor and editor of the Cambridge University Press book series on 鈥楶rogressive Psychology,鈥檙ecently鈥
August 12, 2021
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New Study by Georgetown Scientists Shows Dolphin Personality Stable for Decades
While a few studies show that human personality traits last a long time, until now, the same has not been shown for wild animals. In a first-of-its-kind study published in鈥
June 18, 2021
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Study by Professor Finds Video Chat Helps Grandparents Maintain Relationships with Grandchildren, Diminishes Feelings of Isolation
A recent study found that video chat helped grandparents overcome social isolation during the pandemic as well as maintain a vital connection with their young grandchildren.鈥
June 10, 2021
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Senior Proposes Legal Clinic for DC Youth at George Washington Law Through EDIJ Program
Caroline Jaipaul (C鈥21) is submitting a proposal to start a legal clinic at George Washington Law that will serve DC youth who are currently court-involved through oral and鈥
May 20, 2021
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Two 海角论坛 Professors Selected for Prestigious President鈥檚 Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
Department of Psychology professor Rachel Barr and Department of History professor Alison Games were chosen for this year鈥檚 President鈥檚 Awards for Distinguished Scholar鈥
May 14, 2021
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Senior Advocates for Black Mothers Who Have Lost Children to Gun Violence
Psychology major Denzell Brown鈥檚 (C鈥21) research aims to provide aid to Black mothers who have lost children to gun violence in Washington, DC. The senior will continue to鈥
May 7, 2021
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Psychology Professor Examines Relation of Fear, Empathy Through Subject With Rare Brain Disorder
Psychology professor Abigail Marsh says fear is one of the greatest determining factors of our behavior and how we relate to those around us. She and a team of researchers鈥
January 27, 2021
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Professor Examines Pandemic鈥檚 Mental Health and Income Toll on Children and Families
Georgetown professor Rebecca Ryan says the COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic increases in income loss and food insecurity for over 200 low-income families living in rural鈥
January 26, 2021