https://news.emory.edu/tags/topic/psychology/index.htmlPsychology news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 01:29:29 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlA major analysis of children’s books published during the last 60 years suggests that a bias persists toward male protagonists — despite an overall trend for an increasing proportion of female leads. Emory psychologist Stella Lourenco is senior author of the study.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_grandmothers_brain_reaction_grandchildren_rilling_lee_17-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_grandmothers_brain_reaction_grandchildren_rilling_lee_17-11-2021/campus.htmlResearch published by Emory anthropologists scanning grandmothers’ brains while they’re viewing photos of their young grandchildren provides a neural snapshot of the special, intergenerational bond. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_biological_studies_misinterpret_sex_based_data_11-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_biological_studies_misinterpret_sex_based_data_11-11-2021/campus.htmlAn analysis of published studies from a range of biological specialties shows that, when data are reported by sex, critical statistical analyses are often missing and the findings are likely to be reported in misleading ways. Emory neuroscientist Donna Maney is senior author on the study.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/esc_left_wing_authoritarians_psychology/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/esc_left_wing_authoritarians_psychology/campus.htmlPeople with extreme political views that favor authoritarianism — whether they are on the far left or the far right — have surprisingly similar behaviors and psychological characteristics, finds a new study by Emory psychologists. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/esc_genetic_risks_for_nicotine_dependence/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/esc_genetic_risks_for_nicotine_dependence/campus.htmlSome people casually smoke cigarettes for a while and then stop without a problem, while others develop long-term, several packs-per-day habits. Emory researchers find that a complex mix of environmental, behavioral and genetic factors appear to raise this risk for nicotine dependence. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/emory_veterans_scdva/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/emory_veterans_scdva/index.htmlThe Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is expanding its reach by joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide free mental health care and services to post-9/11 veterans and service members.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/er_levy_award/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/er_levy_award/campus.htmlNeurologist Raul Nogueira and psychologist Dorian Lamis are this year’s recipients of the Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, established to recognize the contributions of Emory faculty members to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/esc_depression_stress_brain_response/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/esc_depression_stress_brain_response/campus.htmlA new study published by Emory psychologists identifies a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. This biomarker is largely absent in people suffering from major depressive disorder, and this absence is further associated with pessimism in daily life, the study finds. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/esc_children_money_dirty_tasimi/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/esc_children_money_dirty_tasimi/campus.htmlExperiments led by Emory psychologist Arber Tasimi found that children prefer non-stolen money offered by a "bad" person over stolen money offered by an "okay" person. "This sensitivity to morality, even in the context of money, seems to emerge early,” Tasimi says.Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er-acclaim-april/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er-acclaim-april/campus.htmlEmory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400