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News from the Psychology Department @UCDavis. Cutting-edge research studying humans, animals, and computational models of experience and behavior.
Davis, California
Joined June 2020
Check out a recent publication from the Mangun lab! They investigated how a person's brain interprets what the eyes see by analyzing electrical brain activity with machine-learning methods. https://t.co/E2QyxBNLJM
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How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, our expectation would be very different if the object is a bird flying past...
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The Stolzenberg lab has a new paper out in Nature communications! They report on the relationship between magic mushrooms and postpartum depression. https://t.co/jKvPMmC8uR
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Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis, suggests.
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Our very own Rick Robins received the prestigious @SPSPnews 2025 Block Award in recognition of the many accomplishments throughout his career. Several other members of our Social-Personality Area also received honors and awards from SPSP. https://t.co/qjOU5wbqGM
lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu
Richard Robins is among the 2025 honorees of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), the world’s largest association of social and personality psychologists.
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UC Davis is hiring an Assistant Professor in Psychology, with a focus on human cognition or cognitive neuroscience. Please apply by October 21: https://t.co/bnr5OD78gk
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University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
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Egocentrism might be the silent culprit blocking meaningful connections in your life. 😬 New research from Andy Todd sheds light on how it impacts relationships—time to break out of the ‘me’ bubble! 🧠 #Psychology #BehavioralScience #Connections #UCdavis
lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu
Egocentrism is a way we go about understanding what others know, think and feel. As can be the case with holiday gifts, our assumptions might be completely wrong. Research from psychology provides...
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Stuck in the procrastination loop? 🌀 A new study by Yuko Munakata shares two ways to break free and finally get started on your projects. Time to stop putting it off! ⏰ #Research #Psychology #Procrastination #Science #UCdavis
lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu
New research in psychology describes some of the factors that contribute to procrastination in both children and adults. Learn some tips on how we can build the motivation to get started on that...
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Congratulations to Psychology Professor Steve Luck @stevenjluck for receiving the UC Davis Prize (the top award given to UC Davis faculty for excellence in research, teaching, and service). Thanks for your tireless dedication to every facet of the profession!
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A new UC Davis study finds that early childhood asthma may place children at risk of memory problems @UCDavisPsych @UCDLandS
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Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis. The study, the...
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Is developing asthma early in life linked to outcomes beyond physical health? Research from Dr. Simona Ghetti’s lab finds that children with early onset asthma can also experience slowdowns in their development of memory. #UCDavis #Psychology #memory
https://t.co/OsWYFxCPyP
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Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis. The study, the...
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Can a happy partner keep stress at bay? A new study from our very own Tiko Yoneda finds that happiness in a relationship is linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples. #UCDavis #RelationshipScience
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Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new University of California, Davis, research.
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Curious if rom-coms get love right? Tune into Love Factually, a new podcast from Paul Eastwick, Social and Personality Psychology faculty, as he breaks down the science behind relationships and what Hollywood gets wrong. #LoveFactually #UCDavis
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UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick analyzes rom-coms in a new podcast.
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Exciting news: #UCDavis has ranked in the top 5 of public universities for undergraduate #psychology programs in the nation! We’re proud to be leading the way in shaping the next generation of psychologists! https://t.co/e1cHc9phW8
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See the rankings for the best undergraduate psychology programs at U.S. News.
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Research from @ucdavis reveals that adolescents who receive emotional support from friends & family grow into kind, compassionate adults. The California Families Project sheds light on the roots of kindness in this study. Read the article: https://t.co/haL7nZPa9m
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Research in 4 Continents Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children’s Brains @UCDavisPsych @UCDLandS
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Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New research shows that even pollution levels that are below...
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Love Factually: A new podcast by psychologists Paul Eastwick @UCDavisPsych and Eli Finkel @NorthwesternU turns a scientific eye on romantic comedies
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UC Davis psychology professor Paul Eastwick analyzes rom-coms in a new podcast.
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The application deadline for our two Assistant Professor positions is October 1! We are hiring in Developmental Psychology and an Assistant Teaching Professor. Please share the position descriptions with qualified candidates!
📢The UC Davis Psychology Department is recruiting an Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology. Please apply by October 1 and share widely with qualified candidates. Join our collegial department and enjoy the pleasant weather! https://t.co/J9eSRDByzH
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Join us celebrating Dr. Ron Mangun, @ucdavis professor and co-director of the Center for the Mind and Brain, as he receives the 2024 Award for Education in Neuroscience! Read the full article at https://t.co/E9kvoODK6W
@UCDLandS • @UCDavisPsych • @SfNtweets • @UCD_Neurology
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Discover how the developing brain supports toddlers’ memory for new words and events! We are hiring a Full-time research assistant ( https://t.co/fxFsVuWCMj)
@UCD_CMB; @UCDavisPsych
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We are recruiting an Assistant Teaching Professor this Fall (applications due October 1)! Please share with qualified candidates and encourage them to apply.
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📢The UC Davis Psychology Department is recruiting an Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology. Please apply by October 1 and share widely with qualified candidates. Join our collegial department and enjoy the pleasant weather! https://t.co/J9eSRDByzH
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