People think and behave differently in virtual reality than they do in real life
New UBC Psychology research has found a yawning gap between how people respond psychologically in VR and how they respond in real life.
Honouring early career and sustained contributions to psychology
Daniela Palombo named Rising Star and Jeremy Biesanz named Fellow of Association for Psychological Science (APS)
Online game trains players how to sort waste correctly
A simple online game can teach people to more accurately sort waste—with lasting results, a new UBC Psychology study has found.
Dr. Jiaying Zhao joins National Financial Literacy Research Sub-Committee
Dr. Zhao joins the committee with a research background in the psychological causes and consequences of poverty.
Sit, Stay, Heal: Study finds therapy dogs help stressed university students
Therapy dog sessions for stressed-out students are an increasingly popular offering at North American universities. Now, new UBC Psychology research confirms that some doggy one-on-one time really can do the trick of boosting student wellness. “Therapy dog sessions are becoming more popular on university campuses, but there has been surprisingly little research on how much […]
Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates
Want to recycle or compost more? Try moving the bins closer, UBC Psychology research suggests.