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How Firm Are the Foundations of Mind-Set Theory? Dr. Brooke Macnamara explores the question in her recent publication

April 20, 2020

Abstract Mind-set refers to people’s beliefs about whether attributes are malleable (growth mind-set) or unchangeable ( fixed mind-set). Proponents of mind-set theory have made bold claims about mind-set’s importance. For example, one’s mind-set is described as having profound effects on one’s motivation and achievements, creating different psychological worlds for people,...

Want to work in early intervention? Apply to our Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology with an Early Intervention Specialization by February 15, 2020.

February 4, 2020

If you are interested in working in early intervention and pursuing a masters degree, make sure to apply to our Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology with an Early Intervention Specialization by February 15, 2020. Our program involves courses and practical training in the field of developmental psychology and is...

Silvia Hernandez and James Overholser publish article “A Systematic Review of Interventions for Hope/Hopelessness in Older Adults”

January 21, 2020

https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/KEYI75SEDDXYP78VYWNR/full?target=10.1080%2F07317115.2019.1711281& ABSTRACT Objectives: Hope/hopelessness is an important determinant of health and death, and is a modifiable risk factor for older adults. The present review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on hope among older populations. Methods: PsychINFO and PubMed were systematically searched. Publications reporting on interventions delivered to older adults that...

WISER Names Jessica Salley as Recipient of Conference Travel Grant

December 16, 2019

The Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable (WISER), an initiative of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, has named the recipients of its Conference Travel Grant. The grant is an award program for women STEM students (undergraduate, graduate and professional) to attend conferences or professional enrichment opportunities in...

Meet Amanda Merner, DCAS Graduate Student

December 16, 2019

What is your research focus (as well as any academic or service focus)? My primary research focus is on the interaction between cognitive and emotional processing and the neural/physiological underpinnings of these interactions. Specifically, I am interested in how individual differences in various domains of cognitive functioning impact how people...

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December 12, 2019

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