Larry Jacobs, renowned U of M political scientist, shares thoughts on voting behavior Lawrence R. Jacobs is McKnight Presidential Chair in Public Affairs, the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for...
psychology Articles
Psychology students work on final projects
As the bell to signal the end of second period finishes sounding, students gather in the campus room, along hallways and in clusters around the gym: the usual hot spots during FLEX time. Today, a...
Screens vs. sleep: a bedtime battle
Are electronics the new monster under the bed? Why do they keep you from falling asleep? Brush teeth, climb into bed, turn off the lights...turn on the phone. Sound familiar? How about feeling tired...
Working hard or hardly working
The relationship between talent and hard work: which is more important for success? By Meena Morar.
Cute … Aggression?
Adorable creatures inspire aggression, study finds. By Raye Ebensteiner.
Mother-daughter relationships
Setting limits, seeking independence, experiencing warmth and conflict: exploring a complex relationship. By Katerina Misa.
Searching for a different song
Increasingly raunchy music is desensitizing our generation; it's time to find alternatives "I can be your hero, baby....
Gossip’s grip
Recovery from the Burn Book: The addiction to gossip can no longer prevail The halls of the high school are...
Holes in our hearts
When a parent dies, students struggle to cope while friends look for ways to provide support "It felt like getting...
Facing climate change
Scientists agree on climate change, so why doesn't America? "Ninety-seven percent of all climate scientists agree that...
Finding the right mindset
Why do some people succeed while others do not? As the summer Olympics came to an end, we saw youngsters like...
Facebook psychology
How using social media affects your thinking Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg began selling the long-awaited Facebook...
Birth order: decoded
Playful? Serious? Organized? Messy? Maybe your place in the family can explain why.
Sleep Deprivation
Teenagers aren’t getting the sleep they need. What are the consequences?
Sports & body image
Participation in sports can help girls to develop a healthy body image … or it can make things worse. Read on to find out why.