Dr. Janet Werker receives recognition for research in developmental psychology
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Janet Werker is the recipient of the 2017 Pickering Award for Outstanding Contribution to Developmental Psychology in Canada. The award, presented by the Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development at Carleton University, was created to honour Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to developmental psychology in the areas of leadership, mentorship, […]
For UBC Wesbrook Scholar Austin Rothwell, psychology is best served alongside other fields
Austin Rothwell is an Honours Psychology student with a minor in Computer Science, but the contributions he’s made to the field of psychology expand far beyond the walls of the classroom. Over his past five years at UBC, Austin has worked as a Research Assistant in numerous psychology labs. He’s also mentored students in both psychology and […]
March Lab of the Month: UBC’s Social Identity Lab is breaking down gender stereotypes
How you look, what gender you are, there is a belief that a person conforms to a perceived stereotype about themselves. To better understand and address stereotypes and inequality, Dr. Toni Schmader and the Social Identity Lab are exploring how people are affected by social identities–and the stereotypes attached to them. The Lab’s study The […]
Q&A with UBC Psychology Wesbrook Scholar Yousef Shahin
Not only is 4th year BSc. Psychology major Yousef Shahin an excelling student, he’s also making waves as a researcher, leader, and mentor. Driven by a passion for psychology and the study of the human body, he’s contributing to the UBC Psychology community and beyond. It’s no wonder that Yousef is a recipient of the 2016/17 Wesbrook Scholar Award, a prestigious designation […]
Slot machines put problem gamblers in a trance-like zone
Gamblers who feel like they enter into a trance while playing slot machines are more likely to have gambling problems, according to new research from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC. The study, published online this month in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, is one of the first to rigorously test the “slot machine […]
Michael Muthukrishna's quest to understand the human puzzle
Michael Muthukrishna’s curiosity about human systems and the psychology underlying culture led him to UBC—and ultimately to a ground-breaking career as a scientist. Muthukrishna, currently an assistant professor at the London School of Economics, received his PhD in Psychology in 2015. He was awarded the prestigious 2016 CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Social Sciences for his dissertation ‘The […]
Insights on love with UBC Psychology postdoctoral researcher Alec Beall
In advance of Valentine’s Day, UBC’s Faculty of Arts asked scholars from Economics, Psychology, English and Philosophy to share their insights on how to think about love, what it means to say “I love you,” and the best way to improve one’s love life. Alec Beall is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who studies romantic relationships and sexual attraction from an evolutionary theoretical perspective. […]
Textbook lesson in savings for UBC students
Students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have saved over $1 million through the Open Textbook Project, which provides flexible and affordable access to higher education resources. Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson visited a social psychology class at UBC today to talk to students about how they have benefitted from the use of open […]
February Lab of the Month: Facing social anxiety with UBC's Interpersonal Lab
Feeling socially anxious isn’t uncommon–despite the notion that people are social animals. It’s a natural feeling and one based out of fear. Fear of rejection, fear of scrutiny, and fear of negative evaluation are just a few of the body’s responses that occur in social situations. In some cases, this anxiety is so severe it […]
Lung cancer patients with anxiety, depression die sooner: new study
Patients who experience anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer are more likely to die sooner, according to new research from UBC Psychology and BC Cancer Agency. The study, published this month in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, is among the first to examine the effect of anxiety and depression on […]