Articles tagged with: department of psychology

Opinion: Veena Dwivedi discusses limits to AI’s ability to ‘understand’ like a human brain

Thursday, June 05, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Veena Dwivedi, Professor in the Department of Psychology and Centre for Neuroscience at Brock University, originally ... Full story
Drugs and dieting: How shifting views are tilting the scales in the weight-loss world

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

While it was once considered taboo to publicly acknowledge the use of medication to shed stubborn pounds, times are changing ... Full story
Royal honour speaks to Brock linguist’s global impact

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Gary Libben is fascinated with the way language has shaped civilizations, cultures, communities and collective knowledge throughout history. The drive ... Full story
Symposium to address contemporary, historical antisemitism

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | by The Brock News

Renowned scholars, researchers and community advocates will come together at Brock University next month for a three-day forum seeking to ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Canada’s federal election, a record-setting MLB deal and the personality traits of middle children

Friday, April 11, 2025 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Canada's federal election campaign, a record-setting MLB deal, the personality traits of middle ... Full story
RESEARCH RETROSPECTIVE: A focus on children’s well-being

Monday, March 24, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

This article is part of a monthly series celebrating research breakthroughs and successes at Brock University over the past 60 years. ... Full story
Brock gains Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology of Aging

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Family and friends who provide long-term care for older adults face many challenges, including widespread perceptions on how they should, ... Full story
Kindness can relieve pressure felt by perfectionistic teens: Brock research

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Teens who try to project a flawless image of themselves tend to get bullied more often and are less likely ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: The Anthropocene, Martian history and ties between alcohol and health

Friday, February 07, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the Anthropocene, determinants of personality, alcohol and health, new research about the evolution ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Betting on Taylor Swift, fashion’s fading wear-and-return trend and uncovering ancient treasure

Friday, January 31, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the evolution of the Taylor Swift effect on sports betting and the Kansas ... Full story