Stanford Psychology

Stanford scholars develop interventions to reduce disparities in school discipline and support belonging among negatively stereotyped boys https://news.stanford.edu/2019/04/03/reduce-racial-disparities-school-discipline/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2019/04/03/reduce-racial-disparities-school-discipline/ …

Social psychologist Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt discusses her book "Biased"...http://www.cc.com/video-clips/sc955g/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-jennifer-l--eberhardt---tackling-perception-s-effects-on-behavior-with--biased----extended-interview?xrs=synd_twitter_032819_tds_62 …

We all know it’s harder to ID people of different races, but our bias goes so much deeper... https://medium.com/s/story/the-startling-ways-our-brains-process-racial-difference-3850c9c8a5a0 …https://medium.com/s/story/the-startling-ways-our-brains-process-racial-difference-3850c9c8a5a0 …

New science tells us how to better manage our addictions. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/this-is-your-brain-on?utm_source=saa_homepage&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=evergreen_stories&utm_content=this-is-your-brain-on …https://stanfordmag.org/contents/this-is-your-brain-on?utm_source=saa_homepage&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=evergreen_stories&utm_content=this-is-your-brain-on …

Ian Gotlib is convinced that by learning to spot predictors of depression as soon as possible, psychologists can one day help prevent the disorder. https://news.stanford.edu/2019/01/25/stanfords-ian-gotlib-seeks-predictors-depression/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2019/01/25/stanfords-ian-gotlib-seeks-predictors-depression/ …

Stanford researchers are looking for ways to reduce anxiety for children undergoing allergy treatments. https://news.stanford.edu/2019/01/28/helping-kids-manage-side-effects-allergy-treatments/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2019/01/28/helping-kids-manage-side-effects-allergy-treatments/ …

Professor Cohen and a multidisciplinary team of professors are launching a novel search for solutions to poverty. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/solving-poverty-using-tools-silicon-valley …https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/solving-poverty-using-tools-silicon-valley …

In a small trial, brain scans revealed who was most at risk of relapsing after being treated for addiction to stimulants like amphetamines or cocaine. The finding could identify people who need help...https://news.stanford.edu/2018/12/28/brain-scans-help-predict-drug-relapse/ …

Eleanor Maccoby, the Barbara Kimball Browning Professor of Psychology, Emerita, at Stanford, recognized for scholarly contributions to gender studies and child and family psychology, died...https://news.stanford.edu/2018/12/14/stanford-psychologist-eleanor-maccoby-dies-101/ …

The team, led by Alia Crum, assistant professor of psychology, found that when people were told of a genetic propensity for either obesity or lower exercise capacity, it altered the way their...https://news.stanford.edu/2018/12/10/receiving-genetic-information-can-change-risk/ …

A study led by psychology grad student Bradley Turnwald found that telling a person that they have a high or low genetic risk for certain physical traits can influence how...http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/just-thinking-you-have-poor-endurance-genes-changes-your-body …

Professor Michael Frank discusses how children learn language and shares tips on creating optimal environments to develop speech skills. https://ed.stanford.edu/news/how-children-learn-language …https://ed.stanford.edu/news/how-children-learn-language …

Stanford psychologist Gregory Walton lays out a roadmap to positively influence the way people think about themselves and the world around them. These changes could improve society, too....https://news.stanford.edu/2018/11/05/changing-people-perceive-problems/ …

A decade of data reveals that heavy multitaskers have reduced memory, Stanford psychologist says https://news.stanford.edu/2018/10/25/decade-data-reveals-heavy-multitaskers-reduced-memory-psychologist-says/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2018/10/25/decade-data-reveals-heavy-multitaskers-reduced-memory-psychologist-says/ …

Stanford psychologists find that while individual comments against offensive behavior on social media are seen as admirable, when comments multiply they may lead to greater sympathy for...https://news.stanford.edu/2018/08/09/moral-outrage-goes-viral-can-come-across-bullying/ …

Stanford research team creates toolkits to help groups overcome biases and other social issues https://news.stanford.edu/2018/07/18/toolkits-help-tackle-real-world-problems/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2018/07/18/toolkits-help-tackle-real-world-problems/ …

New Stanford research shows that sentences that frame one gender as the standard for the other can unintentionally perpetuate biases. https://news.stanford.edu/2018/07/10/well-meaning-statements-can-spread-stereotypes-unintentionally/ …https://news.stanford.edu/2018/07/10/well-meaning-statements-can-spread-stereotypes-unintentionally/ …