Get Psyched!

Given the high level of unemployment these days, many of us find ourselves going on job interviews. We fuss over our hair and worry about what to wear to these events, hoping that we’ll give the right impression. But perhaps we should also be considering what we smell like. Read More

While observing in a classroom for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), I watched a teacher trying to work with one young boy. She was attempting to get his attention so he would listen to her instructions (e.g., “Tell me your name?”). He looked all around—everywhere but at her. Read More

Would you allow your teenage son or daughter spend the night with his or her steady partner in your home? A study of parents found that while 91% of American parents said no, 93% of Dutch parents said yes (Schalet, 2011). This dramatic difference in opinions is mainly due to cultural differences in attitudes about sexuality. Read More

During a teacher-training workshop I attended years ago, we discussed ways to motivate students to attend class and study for our classes. Some of the suggestions teachers shared were making attendance mandatory and penalizing students for absences, making lectures and classroom activities engaging so students want to attend, and administering pop quizzes. Read More

This time of year, faculty are often busy writing letters of recommendation for students applying to graduate school and responding to reference requests from potential employers. Read More