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The 50 Most Influential Living Psychologists in the World

The word psychology literally means the study of the soul (from the Greek: ψῡ́χω, or psukhē). As such, it is an academic discipline that is unique in the way it straddles the sciences (natural and social) and the humanities.

Post date: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:45

Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure

A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.

Post date: Thu, 06/06/2019 - 16:02

Poor Sleep-- Higher Blood Pressure: Fitful Nights May Endanger Health

Surprisingly, poor sleep can affect your heart. Although 30 percent of U.S. adults suffer from insomnia, many don’t realize that strong evidence links sleep problems with a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes and even death from cardiovascular disease. But what does getting too little shut-eye have to do with our hearts?

Scientists are working hard to understand this link. Some past studies do offer one possibility. They show that poor sleepers have signs of low-grade inflammation in their bodies, which could increase their risk for heart disease and strokes.

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Elizabeth Glisky, Ph.D., retires

Post date: Tue, 10/01/2019 - 20:22

Alumni Engagement Spring 2019

April 2019, Seattle, WA

Post date: Wed, 10/02/2019 - 07:32

UA researcher: Studying how brain processes metaphors could aid efficient learning

Brainwave readings

If someone says it’s been a “rough” day, most people wouldn’t think of a day with a sandpaper texture, but our brains might just process it that way.

Post date: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:16

How Do Our Brains Grasp The Concept Of Metaphors?

This next conversation may include concepts that are difficult to grasp, and for some listeners, may be rough. Not literally, though — just metaphorically.

New research is looking into how our brains understand and interpret metaphors.

Vicky Lai has been working on this. She is an assistant professor in the Cognitive Science Program in the University of Arizona’s psychology department, and she joined The Show to talk about her research.

Post date: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:37

Awards of Distinction Recognize Excellence in Teaching, Mentoring, Research

Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Jeff Goldberg (left) with 2019 Awards of Distinction winners. From left: Joceline Lega, Michael Sori, Zoe Cohen, Molly Bolger, Donata Vercelli, Julia Annas and David Sbarra. Not pictured: Ubirajara Van Kolck.

Post date: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:20

Deepen boring small talk with the ABC strategy

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Nothing cues a deep internal sigh more than small talk.

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Four Questions: How Grief Affects the Immune System

Losing a loved one is one of the most stressful life experiences a person will endure, and its toll can be physical as well as emotional. Science has shown, for example, that widows and widowers have a 41 percent higher risk of early death, compared to their still-married peers.

Post date: Thu, 04/11/2019 - 10:46

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Faculty Achievements 2019

National Honors & Awards

Jessica Andrews-Hanna

Early Investigators Award, Society of Experimental Psychologists

Lifetime Fellow, Society of Experimental Psychologists

Mary A. Peterson

Early Career Psychologist Champion Award, American Psychological Association

Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award, Psychonomic Society

Vicky Lai

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Elizabeth Glisky, Ph.D., retires

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Psychology Advising recognized

Psychology’s entire advising team was honored individually for their excellence in advising. Roxie Catts, Director of the University of Arizona Advising Resource Center said: “In partnership with the University Professional Advising Council, I want to recognize each of you as one of our our most professionally active and engaging advisors on campus.” Congratulations to our entire Advising team on this recognition and thank you for continuing to provide outstanding service to our students.

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Diversity Committee hosts event to educate others

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Students educate the Campus Community on the Importance of Sleep

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How the Brain Finds Meaning in Metaphor

You can grasp a hand. You can also grasp a concept.

One is literal. One is metaphorical. Our brains know the difference, but would we be able to understand the latter without the former?

Post date: Tue, 10/01/2019 - 12:20

Welcome New Faculty, Fall 2019

Julie Feldman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice

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Brain May Not Need Body Movements to Learn Virtual Spaces

Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present in our everyday lives, from online tours of homes for sale to high-tech headsets that immerse gamers in hyper-realistic digital worlds. While its entertainment value is well-established, virtual reality also has vast potential for practical uses that are just beginning to be explored.

Post date: Wed, 09/18/2019 - 14:55

Dr. Mary Peterson named a recipient of inaugural Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award

Our sincere congratulations to Mary Peterson who has been named one of three recipients of the inaugural Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award by the Psychonomic Society.

Post date: Tue, 08/27/2019 - 12:04

Dr. Mary Peterson named a recipient of the 2019 Early Career Psychologist Champion Award

Congratulations to Dr. Mary Peterson, who has just been named a recipient of the 2019 Early Career Psychologist Champion Award by the American Psychological Association!

Post date: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 12:26