Psychology at the University of Southern Indiana

Being a too "nice" partner in a relationship can backfire. Check out this article from Psychology Today to learn about some relationship patterns that prioritize ease over honesty.

Are You Too Nice? Saying what someone wants to hear may not be best for them or you.

Learn more about courage in the article below and how you can build and practice this trait like a skill!

Courage: Why some people act despite fear How we can all build bravery like a skill using deliberate practice and feedback.

Most people procrastinate sometimes. But for some, procrastination isn't just a phase - it's a trait for life. Learn more in the article below!

Once a Procrastinator, Always a Procrastinator? | SPSP Procrastination isn’t just a phase—an 18-year study shows how it changes and why it matters.

You've likely heard some things about Austism on the news or social media recently. Read about what the scientific consensus, including psychologists, have to say about Autism, it's causes, and treatments.

Psychologists advocate for autism amid a wave of misinformation Recent policy shifts have stoked fears of stigma and surveillance and undermined crucial care.

Mary Bender is a '24 USI psychology grad and a PhD candidate in human factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In the podcast below, she shares her research on GenZ student pilots. Give it a listen!

Automation, Assumption, and Young Pilots | More Right Rudder Ep. 148 What happens when a generation raised on seamless tech steps into the cockpit?In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt sits down with Mary Ben...

A huge congrats to all the psychology majors who walked in commencement this past weekend. We’re so proud of all your hard work and can’t wait to see what comes next for you all! ❤️💙🤍🦅

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Eyink on her tenure and promotion to Associate Professor and Dr. Chad Gonnerman on his promotion to Professor! 🎉 Thank you both for your dedication to USI psychology students!

Congratulations to Dr. Urska Dobersek on winning Psi Chi's 2025-26 Florence L. Denmark Faculty Advisor Award! 🎉 This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional commitment to student mentorship and chapter development.

We are so proud of Dr. Dobersek and all her hard work and dedication to students here at USI.

Don't forget to take care of yourself during the stress of studying for finals. You can find a few tips below, or check out more at this website: https://activeminds.org/blog/youre-a-human-being-not-a-human-studying-five-self-care-tips-for-finals-week/