Media coverage
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Bruce Ellis featured in latest University Progress Report
Bruce and his recent research was featured in Clearing the Path, a progress report published by the University of Utah. Congratulations!
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Francesco Biondi featured in Deseret News
U study shows how today's partially autonomous cars are dangerous
Francesco experienced first hand how self driving cars can be dangerous because they lull drivers into a state of complacency when they need to be alert and ready to take control at a moment's notice.
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Lisa Diamond featured in Newsweek
What Science Knows about Why People are Gay
http://www.newsweek.com/what-science-knows-about-why-people-gay-751927
Lisa Diamond, professor of psychology, spoke with Newsweek to discuss what she and her colleagues in the field know—and what they don't—about how a person's sexual orientation might form.
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David Strayer
Strayer says New Cell Phone Bill Sends the Wrong Message
https://csbs.utah.edu/news/strayer-new-bill.php
State Rep. Carol Moss has drafted a bill that seeks to fully outlaw using hand-held
electronic devices while driving, but would permit using hands-free technology. But
David Strayer, professor of psychology, warns, "It might actually send a message that
one is safer than the other, which it isn’t.”
Other Media Featuring David Strayer:
Strayer's Work Featured in Newly Published Photo Essay
Ed Diener
The connection between money and happiness is real. http://upr.org/post/connection-between-money-and-happiness-real
Study shows money linked to happiness, but only to a point. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900015268/study-shows-money-linked-to-happiness-but-only-to-a-point.html
Want to be happier in 2018? Contented Norwegians and a Utah expert offer advice
Ed Diener, professor of psychology says "Happy people have better health, better relationships on average, are more productive at work, and are better citizens.”
World Religion News April 25, 2018. https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/new-study-shows-god-can-pushed-aside-better-government-services
New Study shows God can be pushed aside with better government services.
A study conducted by researchers of three universities found that individuals are usually less religious when their government offers better social services like education, healthcare, and welfare. This study, “Religion as an Exchange System: The Interchangeability of God and Government in a Provider Role,” proved that if the benefits of religion can be gained from a source other than religion, the attractiveness of practicing a religion is reduced. The study has three authors, Ed Diener of the University of Utah and the University of Virginia and Chen Li and Miron Zuckerman, both of the University of Rochester. Zuckerman has earlier co-authored a study where it is shown that intelligent people are less religious.
Zuckerman, M., Li, C., & Diener, E. (2018) Religion as an Exchange System: The Interchangeability of God and Government in a Provider Role. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. First published April 12, 2018.
Trafton Drew and Lauren Williams
March 19, 2018. What is the cost of interrupting a radiologist? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180319144544.htm
March 20, 2018. What is the Cost of Interrupting a Radiologist? Health Medicine Network. Study by Trafton Drew shows workplace interruptions have adverse effects in terms of patient outcomes. http://healthmedicinet.com/what-is-the-cost-of-interrupting-a-radiologist/
Bert, Tim and Brian Baucom - APA Monitor on Psychology, March 2018
In an article entitled Life-Saving Relationships, there is a call to make strong relationships a public health priority.
Within this article Bert talks about A Neurochemical Perspective to explore the neurochemical pathways taht link relationships and health. According to Bert, "understanding relationships at teh biological level could help give a clearer picture of the ways taht social connections can impair or protect one's health".
Also within this article Tim and Brian talk about Intimate Relationships and Heart Disease and how that can affect health. According to Tim, "the same risk factors that put people at risk for cardiovascular disease are alsovery important indicators of the quality of people's intimate relationships".
Lee Raby tracking early abuse and neglect
Tracking the Impact of Early Abuse and Neglect
According to a new study led by Lee Raby, an assistant professor of psychology, maltreatment experienced before age 5 can have negative effects that continue to be seen nearly three decades later.
Jeanine - APA Monitor on Psychology, February 2018
According to Jeanine, "virtual reality is an excellent tool for exploring basic questions about human perception and cognition". In the article, Virtual Reality Expands Its Reach, she talks about her research on visual perception and the concept of vastness.
Utah couple's relentless pursuit to end veteran suicide: 'If it's not us — then who?'
Veterans and psychologists AnnaBelle and Craig Bryan have researched and developed suicide-prevention and PTSD treatments with near-perfect success rates.