Blog - Communicating Psychological Science

By Kimberly Uraga Garcia

Have you ever heard that psychology is not real? Growing up, I remember people within my community would say that anyone who struggles with mental health issues was simply n...

Written by: Emily Stark

In this episode, we discuss the misconception that the full moon influences our behavior. We describe some cultural and folklore connections to the full moon, and how widespread the belief is that people act wilder during a full moon. We share how research has tested this myth, ...

By Sydney Weulander

Imagine you are sitting on your couch at home and your cat is sitting in your lap purring because you are petting them. Even though your cat says nothing, you know that they lov...

By Paige Greenough

I am currently a fourth-year college student majoring in psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behavior. I have just completed my psychology-related field experience as...