psychology
March 1, 1997
Subliminal messages can affect cognition, researchers show
UW psychologists say there is some evidence that subliminal messages can affect human cognition.
March 1, 1996
It’s time to try a new approach to fighting addictions, UW professor says
Harm reduction—which European countries have used for years—has edged onto the stage as an alternative solution to devastating social and health problems.
December 1, 1995
Failure hurts more to people with low self-esteem, research finds
According to some psychological theories, persons with high self-esteem should hurt more than those with low self-esteem because they aren't used to seeing themselves fail. In fact, the reverse is true, according to UW Psychology Professor Jonathon Brown.
June 1, 1995
‘Bad’ behavior studied
When it comes to raising children through what can be perilous years of early adolescence, mothers can be powerful if they just hang in there.
December 1, 1994
Binge drinking research
UW psychologists reduced the dangers of binge drinking in college students through specialized counseling.
September 1, 1994
Good sports
Two UW psychologists are teaching players and coaches how to play the game, no matter who wins or loses.
March 1, 1994
Clues to autism
First-birthday videos are helping UW researchers identify infants with autism two or three years earlier than previously possible.
December 1, 1993
He says, she says
Research on the links, if any, between gender and language has raised hackles on both sides of the gender line.
Most abuse remembered
Psychology Professor Elizabeth Loftus recently interviewed 105 women about their memories of childhood abuse.
September 1, 1991
Buried memories
Our remembrances of things past—even of child abuse—may be more fiction than fact, says one UW professor.
June 1, 1990
Self-help or hoax?
Self-help books should be subject to the same rigorous testing as a new drug, a UW expert says.