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Department of Psychology professor Laura Wagner has co-edited a new journal issue about the impact of federal funding cuts on undergraduate research experiences in the sciences.
The 2026…
A new paper published by professor Vladimir Sloutsky suggests immature working memory enables ‘learning to be human.'
Psychology Assistant Professor Jeremy Grant and student Meseret Alemu spoke about the transformative experience of the university's Summer Research Opportunities Program, now in its 40th year.
In this new podcast episode, professor Kristen Lindquist discusses her research on what emotions are and how the brain creates them.
C-SPAM affiliate and post-doctoral researcher Danica Dillion was recently interviewed for an Axios story about the Ohio State fair poster contest, which an AI entrant won this year.
“Will AI save or destroy us?” was the central question for a public panel on July 21, hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation…
Scientists and AI industry leaders will convene at Ohio State this month to explore effective ways of aligning artificial intelligence with human values and well-being.
Simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, according to a new study led by psychology graduate Emily Nothnagle.
The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.
Issued by C-SPAM, one of the department's interdisciplinary research collaboratives, the awards will support projects in political science and behavioral health.
Anti-establishment feeling may be shaping a new dimension of politics, Joseph Uscinski suggested during a C-SPAM colloquium.
Two doctoral students and two research lab managers in the Ohio State Department of Psychology have received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, one of the most…
Department of Psychology students received top awards at Ohio State research showcases this spring.
Grace Amadon and Olivia Horn, both clinical psychology graduate students, received first…
Dr. Justin Palmer, a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Scott Hayes’ Buckeye Brain Aging Lab (B-BAL), has received the Ohio State President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program fellowship.
The…
Recently published research by graduate student Jillian Graham used an advanced nonlinear modeling technique to study how cardiorespiratory fitness relates to cortical thickness in adults.
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Kurt Gray discusses his research on morality, political division, beliefs and polarization, as well as possible ways to bridge gaps between…
Erica Howard, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology’s clinical psychology graduate program, has received the Brain Injury Association of America’s Dissertation Grant.
A fifth…
Jasmeet Hayes, a Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study…
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Laura Wagner discusses the unique setup of her lab at COSI, which allows visitors to participate in and observe language research.
A recent study by social psychology professor Patrick Carroll suggests that doubt in one's uncertainties can boost confidence.
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Ruchika Prakash discusses a new interactive exhibit at COSI and its goal to help museum visitors better understand the human brain.
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Kentaro Fujita explains why New Year's resolutions often fade quickly and how to come up with goals that last.
Emma Hovanec, a senior psychology major, is a participant in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program and studies how parental emotional availability affects the well-being of emerging…
A new interactive exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) uses research by Ohio State psychology faculty to highlight the vast abilities of the human brain.
On display for the…
Three Department of Psychology doctoral students received awards for their presentations at the Autumn 2025 Graduate Student Research Forum, held Nov. 10 in the Psychology Building.
Emma…
Led by Alan Davis, an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Psychology, a new study suggests psychedelic-assisted therapy has long-term benefits.
Clinical psychology professor Barbara Andersen and other Ohio State researchers expand understanding of the links between mental and physiological health in cancer patients.
In a new Voices of Excellence Episode, Professor Ken Fujita explores how motivation and cognition intersect to affect decision-making and behavior, such as the influence of thinking patterns on…
New research suggests a synergy between depression and inflammation in lung cancer patients, according to clinical psychology professor Barbara Andersen, one of the study's authors.
A new study led by Philip Mazzocco, associate professor of social psychology Ohio State Mansfield, finds that most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own…
Honored for his work on beliefs, attitudes and behaviors, Richard Petty receives one of the highest honors in the sciences.
For people who are not fluent in American Sign Language, is the meaning of the “eat” sign easier to guess than that of related words in other languages, such as delicioso, Portuguese for …
The Columbus Dispatch highlights clinical psychology professor Jennifer Cheavens' continuing research on human kindness.
A new study conducted by Dr. Megha Shegal reveals that human brains create physical connections between memories that occur close in time.
Patson, a professor at the Ohio State Marion campus, will use the $10,000 award to research whether people remember language-related inferences over time.
Daddis, an associate professor at Ohio State's Marion campus, will use the $10,000 seed grant to research the relationship between school misbehavior and the ways that youth think about its…
A new study co-authored by affiliated faculty member Nicole Sintov suggests that people with minority views may change their actions to follow the majority.
Richard Petty, a professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received the 2024 Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions from the American Psychological Association…
Drawing on studies published in the Lancet, Professor Hayes explains modifiable variables that can delay or prevent dementia, such as air pollution and physical inactivity.
The department seeks up to four postdoctoral scholars interested in examining the psychology of extremism, polarization, misinformation and/or morality.
In a new paper, Amy Brunell, a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University's Mansfield campus, suggests people need to be aware of the signs of narcissists entering their lives.
Commenting on a recent neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Professor Richard Petty shares insights from his research on the origins of extreme attitudes and behaviors.
The Ohio State University is working to advance and diversify its research partnerships with the United States Air Force. This autumn, a program sponsored by the Enterprise for Research,…
Associate Professor Jasmeet Hayes discusses a new study with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network that will examine the impact of intimate partner violence on survivors' brains.
Elizabeth D. Kirby, an associate professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has helped launch a groundbreaking digital textbook on behavioral neuroscience. Published online…
Vladimir Sloutsky, a professor of developmental psychology in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received a $3 million award from the National Institutes of Health to conduct…
Associate Professor Dylan Wagner speaks with Scientific American about “parasocial relationships”: the connections people feel with celebrities, social media stars and fictional…
Leading moral psychology expert Kurt Gray has been appointed to head The Ohio State University’s new Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM) starting in autumn…
Could persuading people to brush their teeth more hold the key to preventing insurrection?
From abortion clinic bombings to violent protests and coup attempts, extremism has played a…
The MINDSET Lab at Ohio State studies the diverse causes of head injuries and how to best recover from them.
A new study co-authored by professor Vladimir Sloutsky brings scientists closer to understanding why children "over-explore."
A new study co-authored by doctoral alumnus Joseph Siev and professor Richard Petty suggests that people go to violent extremes to compensate for attitudinal discomfort.
A new study by associate professor Scott Hayes finds possible value in class exercise breaks.
A new study by doctoral student Whitney Whitted finds that subtle differences in messaging can impact beliefs about treatment.
A new study by doctoral alumna Briana Brownlow finds that at the same symptom severity, the risk of arrest is higher for Black individuals.
A new study led by associate professor Jasmeet Hayes suggests that stress-management techniques could reduce biological risk.
In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain that is active when thinking about others, a new study by co-authored…
The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist can receive…
Laurence Coutellier is awarded a 3-year grant from the Whitehall Foundation to study the adolescent maturation of neural circuit underlying social behaviors.
The Department of Psychology would like to congratulate Dr. Katy Lenz and Dr. Benedetta Leuner on being awarded The Ohio State University Addiction Innovation Initiative Seed Grant.
The…
Scott Hayes has recently been awarded a new 5-year, NIA R01, 'Contributions of modifiable physical attributes to cognitive and brain aging', with total costs over $3 million.
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan has received the 2021 Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring award from the office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry. Sarah was nominated by an…
If you count yourself among those who lose themselves in the lives of fictional characters, scientists now have a better idea of how that happens.
Researchers found that the more immersed…
Professor Paul De Boeck has been awarded the 2021 Career Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Psychometric Society. This award honors individuals whose publications, presentations, and…
Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as “I understand why you feel that way” can go a long way toward helping loved ones feel better, new research by Jennifer…
Human brains pre-wired for words is coolest science story of 2020
The polls have closed, the ballots have been counted, and when it comes to the coolest Ohio State science story of the year, we’re…
Nancy Betz, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, is recipient of the 2020 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. Congratulations Nancy! This…
Jay Myung, Professor, Department of Psychology | Was named 2020 AAAS Fellow for distinguished applied and basic research on computational cognition, Bayesian…
Dr. Ian Krajbich has recently been recognized for his sabbatical research, supported by the APS Cattel Fund.
Dr. Ian Krajbich and his research
Dr. Jolynn Pek and an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Ohio State has been awarded grant funding for a recent project.
Dr. Pek, along with PI JaNelle Ricks, Deena Chisolm and Anna…
Dr. Kathryn Lenz is recipient of the 2020 College of Arts and Sciences Early Career Faculty Excellence Award. This award recognizes the top candidate for promotion to Associate Professor in Social…
Andy Leber, Associate Professor of Psychology, has received a 3-year, $548,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, titled "Developing a comprehensive profile of attentional control…
The Administration for Children and Families has approved grant funding for Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Professor of Developmental Psychology, at Ohio State.
The project is titled
A study co-authored by professor of psychology Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan in which men interacted with a doll depicting their soon-to-be child predicted the quality of their parenting…
Roger Ratcliff has made vast contributions to the field of cognitive psychology, and his research focuses on modeling application and methodology for rapid decision-making. His diffusion model of…
Dr. Jolynn Pek, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Psychology, has been named an American Psychological Association Fellow for Division 5: Quantitative and Qualitative methods. Fellows are…
Jiyeon Denninger, MD/PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Kirby Lab, has received a 2020 Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award from the Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Office…
Dr. Gary Berntson, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, has been selected as recipient of the 2020 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology from the Society for Psychophysiological…
A new article from Dr. Brittany Shoots-Reinhard, a Research Assistant Professor, has been published by The Conversation. The article is entitled "Americans still trust doctors and…
A new publication from Dr. Benedetta Leuner, an Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, has been published by Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology. The article is entitled "Pregnancy,…
A new publication from Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Professor of Developmental Psychology, has been released in the Journal of Marriage and Family. The article is titled "Transactional…
The Kirby Lab has recently published a paper in eNeuro examining the utility of common transgenic model system for testing cell autonomous gene function. Ligand-dependent Cre recombinases, such as…
The Children and Parents Lab, led by Professor of Developmental Psychology Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan with contributions from two OSU graduate students Anna Olsavsky and Miranda Berrigan, has had…
Dr. Ken Fujita, Professor of Social and Decision Psychology, has recently had his research published in the journal of Motivation Science.
The study is titled "A cross-cultural…
Dr. Beatriz Schmidt, an Ohio State Visiting Scholar from Brazil who worked with Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Professor of Developmental Psychology in 2018, recently won two major awards for her…
Professor Andrew Hayes, with graduate student collaborators Jacob Coutts (Quantitative Program) and Tao Jiang (Social Program), recently published a Journal of Communications paper…
A new publication in Scientific Reports from the Coutellier lab was released last month, entitled "Prefrontal parvalbumin cells are sensitive to stress and mediate anxiety-related…
CCBBI Research Day was hosted by the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging on Friday, Dec. 6th. The event was attended by around 90 faculty, students, and research staff from across…
In the digital age we live in, it is a common practice for parents to post pictures of their children online, across various forms of social media. However, as children get older, many experts…
Professor Andrew Hayes, specializing in Quantitative Psychology, is one of nine Ohio State researchers to make the 2019 Highly Cited Researchers list based on the ISI/Web of Science/Clarivate…
A new study, featuring the work of Dr. Dylan Wagner, Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, shows that brain activity patterns found in your friends' brains when they consider your personality…
Dr. Jolynn Pek, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Psychology, has been awarded the Affordable Learning Exchange High Support Grant from Ohio State for her project titled "Learning from Data:…
Olivia Green is a Psychology undergraduate student making significant strides in the research community. A manuscript based on her thesis, titled "The Perceived Credibility of Complementary and…
In an article recently published by CNN, Dr. Gary Wenk, a professor of Behavioral Neuroscience in the Department and author of Your Brain on Food, was interviewed to explain why soda is…
ABC 6 News posted an article discussing the well-known importance of reading to your child. However, in the digital age we live in, many parents utilize tablets or other online reading devices,…
The Coutellier Lab has recently been awarded a 2-year NIH (National Institutes of Health) grant towards "Prefrontal modulation of vulnerability to stress-induced emotional dysregulation." The goal…
Meet Stephen Lo, 2019 Pelotonia Fellowship recipient and Department of Psychology graduate student, helping to build the future of cancer research and care at The Ohio State University.
The Psychology Department is excited to offer a new graduate program in Cognitive Neuroscience! This cross-area program brings together labs that study perception/cognition, computational…
The podcast, Voices of Excellence, focuses on the innovative work being done by faculty and staff in the College of Arts & Sciences at The Ohio State University.
On Wednesday, September 25,…
Welcome to the Department of Psychology! We are 110 years in the making and going strong, with the most recent 2019 Shanghai rating placing our department in the top echelon of psychology…
Ohio State News published an article this week detailing the ways in which our distractions can have an impact on the way we perceive things in real life.
A study conducted by department…
FOX28 News published a new story involving the expertise of Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan of the Psychology Department regarding children and their homework.
According to Schoppe-Sullivan, when…
In a recent article published by Ohio State, professor Vladimir Sloutsky's newest study examines the way children and adults process information in various situations. According to the results of…
In a recently published article, Jeff Grabmeier examines the "fake news" era we live in and how individuals determine the credibility of a news source. According to this new study, bias, not just…
The Kirby lab has recently been awarded a three year grant from the National Science Foundation titled "Adult neural stem cell self-regulation via soluble growth factor." The scientific goal of…
On June 18-19, the Department of Psychology hosted the Weary Symposium on Diversity and Social Identity. Over 100 scholars from 33 universities attended the conference to present research, data…
Dr. Brandon Turner, an assistant professor in cognitive psychology at Ohio State, has been selected by The Psychonomic Society as the recipient of this year's Early Career Award. This prestigious…
Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, an OSU Psychology Professor, recently examined the link between stress and an individual's metabolism, marriage and caregiving abilities in a published interview with …
From May 1-4, COSI (The Center of Science and Industry) hosted their annual Science Festival in Columbus. At this event, hundreds of individuals and organizations from across the state displayed…
David Lee, a postdoctoral psychology fellow at Ohio State, recently had a study on self-esteem and social support published by Health Psychology. According to his research (co-authored by…
Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, a professor of Developmental Psychology at Ohio State, recently had research in her lab concerning co-parenting and father-child relations highlighted by Child Trends…
Zeynep's talk focuses on new research that delves into the complexities of fetal development and the implications it has on a child's unknown future. Dr. Saygin is a professor at The Ohio State…
Ashleigh Maxcey Ph.D., a visiting Associate Professor in the Psychology Department, has recently had a paper examining modality-specific forgetting published in the journal, Psychonomic,…
The CogFest Undergraduate Poster Session was held on Monday, March 25th in the Thompson Library Campus Reading Room. The poster session was an opportunity for 20 undergraduate students to share…
A single allergic reaction during pregnancy prompts sexual-development changes in the brains of offspring that last a lifetime, new research suggests.
Female rats born to mothers exposed to…
When your teen or tween lets you down, you could dole out punishment or take away privileges.
But developmental psychologists say there’s another option for correcting their behavior that…
As we grow up we get better at tasks involving thinking. But there is something at which 5 year olds excel and that adults are really not very good at - and that is noticing things. New research…
Memory and cognitive function naturally decline as we age, but there are things that we can do to preserve our brain health. A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical…
Julian Thayer will be presented with the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award at the SBM Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, March 6-9 in Washington, D.C. This…
Julie Golomb has received another award in recognition of her outstanding work. She is the recipient of the 2018 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Robert L. Fantz Memorial Award. The Fantz…
Julie Golomb has been awarded the Early Career Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) in recognition of her major research contributions to the sciences…
The brains of teenage girls who engage in serious forms of self-harm, including cutting, show features similar to those seen in adults with borderline personality disorder, a severe and hard-to…
Julian Thayer received the Society for Psychophysiological Research Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award on October 6th in Quebec City, Canada. The Award for Distinguished…
A study led by Distinguished University Professor Barbara Andersen is the first to link stress with biological disease markers in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the…
When they must act quickly, selfish people are likely to act more selfishly than usual, while pro-social people behave even more pro-socially, a new study found.
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If you want smokers to remember cigarette-warning labels, include a graphic image of the results of long-term smoking, a new study suggests. Full article
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Older mice living in pairs experienced worse cognitive health than older mice living in groups, found a study led by Liz Kirby, assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience…
The brain is actively looking for rules to help it predict better and faster, suggests new research from Ian Krajbich, assistant professor of psychology and economics, which…
Samantha Goode, a senior undergraduate psychology major, working in Dr. Charles Emery's Cardiopulminary Behavioral Medicine lab, was awarded Honorable Mention in the Three-Minute Thesis…
Psychology freshman Jazmyn Agudelo-Mustafa received the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship to support her education abroad experience in…
Childbirth and motherhood change the brain in significant ways, and postpartum depression is often overlooked. Recently, more researchers are turning their attention to the disorder, including…
Zeynep Saygin, assistant professor of psychology, and Hannah Shafaat, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been named recipients of the 2018…
Will you spend, save or invest your tax refund this year? That answer likely depends on how you perceive the money, according to research from Hal Arkes, faculty emeritus in the…
An increasing body of research suggests that acetaminophen may have subtle psychological effects, including diminished emotions. Whether these effects are good or bad depends on the context, says…