University of St Thomas Psychology Department

04/29/2017

UST Psych students representin' at MUPC

04/06/2017

Have you ever noticed when you're stressed you crave sweet treats? This research article discusses how stress might influence cravings.

http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xan-0000052.pdf

03/28/2017

"You don’t have to look far to see the impact that psychologists make. They contribute in almost every profession, from health care and law enforcement to sport performance and space exploration."

Read more about the endless possibilities in a Psychology career at this link published by the American Psychology Association:
http://www.apa.org/action/careers/facts.aspx

Careers in psychology can lead down many interesting paths. From supporting businesses, schools, health care entities and much more, psychologists use science to improve lives.

03/28/2017

Ever try to explain exactly what Psychology is to someone and they seem to downplay the social science's important role? Show them the evidence!

As quoted from an article on the American Psychology Association, "The science of psychology benefits society and enhances our lives. Psychologists examine the relationships between brain function and behavior, and the environment and behavior, applying what they learn to illuminate our understanding and improve the world around us."

Read more below:
http://www.apa.org/action/science/index.aspx

Applied psychology and the science of psychology benefit society. Psychologists conduct basic and applied research, serve as consultants to communities and organizations, diagnose and treat people, teach future psychologists, and test intelligence and personality.

02/28/2017

Paid Research Opportunity for undergraduate St. Thomas students! See the picture below for more details.

12/14/2016

As the semester is coming to an end and students are feeling the societal pressures to make career decisions, be sure to check out what Psychologists around America are doing.

Psychology: Science in Action is a facet of APA’s public education campaign aimed at illustrating the breadth and depth of psychology and the variety of settings in which psychologists work.

12/14/2016

“Kids could be depressed, they could be bullied, they could be lonely. [But] 99.999% of them are not going to commit a school shooting — that in itself is not a warning sign,” said Peter Langman, a clinical psychologist

An informative video based on literature and previous research was promoted on the American Psychological Association website helping prevent gun violence.

Check it out below:

Mass shootings are preventable, an anti-gun violence group says in a video PSA — and it has released a guide on how to spot the warning signs.

12/13/2016

New study examines that whether holding the phone or hands-free, talking while driving is distracting:

Talking hands-free on a mobile phone while driving is just as distracting as a conversation using a hand-held phone, despite one being illegal and the other not, a road safety study has found.

12/12/2016

Thought e-cigs were a harmless alternative? Think again:

E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used form of to***co among youth in the United States.

12/12/2016

This article uses research from the Journal of Emotion to suggest experiential presents that will make an impact this Christmas:

Up your gift-giving game this year.

12/12/2016

Addicted to your phone? Check out this article linking problematic technology use with mental distress and other problem behaviors:

As many as 19 per cent of Ontario adults aged 18 to 29 experience moderate to severe problematic use of electronic devices, which includes smartphones, tablets, computers and video game consoles, according to a new survey. It's the first time the ongoing survey has measured the impact of our increas...

12/06/2016

Ever paid attention to eye contact differences between men and women? Read this article: http://www.psypost.org/2016/11/eyes-women-men-really-see-things-differently-46148

Women and men look at faces and absorb visual information in different ways, which suggests there is a gender difference in understanding visual cues, acco ...