Deming (Adam) Wang Ph.D.

About

Deming (Adam) Wang, Ph.D., is a social psychology researcher and lecturer at James Cook University. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Curtin University in 2018. Adam’s research centres on social cognition topics such as interpersonal judgement, embodied cognition, mental control, and social exclusion.

Recent Posts

Do Good-Looking People Really Have Easier Lives Than Everyone Else?

A defense of being beautiful.

What Motivates Athletes to Persevere?

Inspired by Olympians competing in Tokyo? Thinking of becoming an athlete or encouraging your child to become an athlete? Here are some motivational considerations to think about.

Why Being Ignored Hurts So Much

A psychological perspective on appropriate responses to dealing with those with whom we differ.

Crank It Up! Harnessing Loud Sounds to Combat Loneliness

Feeling lonely but not allowed to socialize? Try this simple solution to trick your brain into feeling less lonely!

Fast Truths and Slow Lies

New research sheds light on how we rely on response timing in lie detection

The Ironic Effects of Trying to Control Attention

Why we often think about exactly what we're trying not to think about.