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Earthquake risk perception: A picture is worth a thousand stats

 
UBC psychologists, seismic engineers, and a visual artist tested if an image would be more effective than statistics in helping people appreciate the risk posed by a major earthquake.
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Pets of UBC Psych: Ranger and Ripley

 
Dr. Stanley Coren shares some quirks and stories about his dogs, Ranger and Ripley.
Luke Clark at UBC's Centre for Gambling Research

Gamblers under the influence of alcohol place higher bets after losses

 
A new study from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC examined the effects of alcohol on irrational decisions.

Can positive experiences help buffer the long-term health impacts of stress?

 
Starting a new study, Dr. Nancy Sin spoke to the Faculty of Arts about what her research involves and what impact she hopes to have.
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Featured Events

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Weekly Coffee Hour with Lillian May

 
December 10, 2019
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
place Bean around the World

PhD Dissertation Oral Examination: Julia Van de Vondervoort

 
December 12, 2019
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
place Kenny Room 2563
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