psychology
Study Finds Grad Students Benefit From Industry-University Collaborations
A new study finds graduate students garner professional benefits from being trained as part of research consortia that bring together university and industry partners.
Changes in Perspective May Affect How Useful Drones Really Are
A recent study finds users have trouble utilizing images from drones to find the position of objects on the ground.
Research IDs Key Factors That Help Women Ex-Convicts Avoid Recidivism
New research identifies four factors that help women ex-convicts avoid committing crimes, offering insights that can be used to help former inmates integrate more successfully into their communities after time in prison.
Sensitivity to Time Improves Performance at Remotely Controlling Devices
A new study finds that people who are more sensitive to the passage of time are better at accounting for the latency – or time lag – inherent in remotely controlling robots or other tools.
Study Finds Driving Speed Affected When a Driver’s Mind ‘Wanders’
Research finds that driving speed fluctuates more when a driver’s mind wanders from focusing on the act of driving.
Older Drivers Adapt Their Thinking to Improve Road Hazard Detection
A recent study finds older drivers adapt their responses in heavy traffic to better identify road hazards.
Study: There is Almost No Research on What Distinguishes Potential Terrorists
A recent analysis of the existing research on factors associated with an individual’s risk for engaging in terrorist activity highlights how little we know about these factors.
1 in 5 Women With Postpartum Mood Disorders Keep Quiet
A recent study finds 21 percent of recent mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, do not disclose their symptoms to healthcare providers.
Study of Homeless Finds Women at Disadvantage for Accessing Disability Benefits
A recent study of homeless adults finds women are at a significant disadvantage compared to men when it comes to accessing disability benefits.
Study Finds Day-to-Day Experiences Affect Awareness of Aging, Mood
A study of older adults finds an individual’s awareness of aging is not as static as previously thought.