The Centre for Gambling Research at UBC officially opens
Probing the psychology of gambling, helping problem gamblers and enhancing gaming policy are key goals for the new Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, which opens today. The Centre – one of only a handful of such research hubs globally – is headed by leading gambling psychologist Luke Clark who joined UBC this year from […]
CBT group therapy pioneer named new director of the UBC Psychology Clinic
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ingrid Söchting as the new Clinic Director of the UBC Psychology Clinic. Söchting, who joined the Department of Psychology in September 2014, will lead the operational activities of the clinic. Prior to this, Söchting was chief psychologist in an outpatient mental health interdisciplinary program at Vancouver Coastal Health for […]
Boo! Why we love the trick, and not just the treat, of Halloween
UBC Psychology prof Sheila Woody talks about our fascination with being spooked. Why do we enjoy scaring others, and ourselves? There are different elements that come with being afraid. There’s a cognitive part that has us on edge, or uncertain about what’s going to happen next. There’s the physical part where we experience arousal from […]
UBC Psychology professor Kiley Hamlin shares research on early moral cognition with the Dalai Lama
Prof. Kiley Hamlin took part in the sold-out event Educating the Heart in the Early Years: A Dialogue with the Dalai Lama on October 22, 2014 at UBC’s Chan Centre for Performing Arts. Revered worldwide for his compassion, quick wit and intelligence, the Dalai Lama is one of UBC’s most distinguished Honorary Doctorates. This unique […]
Dr. Jiaying Zhao named Tier II Canada Research Chair
UBC Psychology professor Jiaying Zhao is named a Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Sustainability. Please join us in congratulating her on this accomplishment! Dr. Zhao is using this funding towards building the Behavioral Sustainability Lab in the Department of Psychology at UBC. Chairholders are leading researchers in their areas and improve Canada’s depth of knowledge […]
New research: children as young as five can be critical of adults who make overly-confident claims
Research from the Psychology departments at Concordia and UBC reveals that children as young as five can gauge when adults are overconfident. From the words for colours to how to tie a shoelace, kids have lots to learn — and for the most part, they depend on others to teach it to them. But whether […]
Prof. Ara Norenzayan awarded James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowship
Please join us in congratulating UBC Psychology Professor Ara Norenzayan, recipient of a 2014–2015 James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowship. The Fellowships allow recipients to extend their sabbatical periods from one semester to a full year. During his sabbatical, Norenzayan will investigate how the field of psychology can tackle religious diversity, including secular alternatives to religion. […]
UBC Psychology prof. receives inaugural award for her scientific work in gambling research
Dr. Catharine Winstanley was named a first-time recipient of the 2014 Scientific Achievement Award from the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG). She received this award in recognition of her invaluable contributions to the field of research for gambling disorder and responsible gaming. Join us in congratulating her on this honour! Dr. Winstanley is an Associate Professor in […]
New research: Chemical signals in the brain help guide risky decisions
A gambler’s decision to stay or fold in a game of cards could be influenced by a chemical in the brain, suggests new research from Stan Floresco, professor in UBC’s Dept. of Psychology. The rise and fall of dopamine plays a key role in decisions involving risk and reward, from a baseball player trying to […]
2014/2015 Department Colloquia: confirmed speakers
Join us for a series of intriguing talks and scientific inspiration. Annually the Department of Psychology hosts a Colloquia Series throughout the academic year. This exciting program brings us together outside of the classroom to have conversations with our faculty and students and the speakers we’ve invited to our campus to share their ideas. You’ll […]