John Cacioppo and I are proud to introduce our new textbook: Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind. This is not your typical ‘modular’ textbook that treats each topic as a separate, stand-alone unit. In the spirit of the great American psychologist William James, our textbook integrates the formerly disparate Read more…
Readings for today: neuron growth turn signals “A new paper scheduled for publication in the January issue of Nature Photonics describes the use of spinning microparticles to direct the growth of nerve fiber, a discovery that could allow for directed growth of neuronal networks on a chip and improve methods Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: are they lying through their texts? “People are more likely to lie through texts than other forms of communication, such as video chats and face-to-face interactions, a new study suggests. A new study from the Sauder School of Business at the University of Read more…
In the holiday season, we all should share some joy and happiness. My daughter Kristin is engaged to a wonderful man, Scott. All the happiness to you. Laura
Here are some of the things I am reading today: the e-book revolution “Winter is the perfect time to crack open and leaf through the pages of a new book, while you sip hot cocoa by the fireside. With the advent of e-books, this seasonal image may soon be due Read more…