Smiling sincerely or grimacing can significantly reduce the pain of needle injection
Genuine smile also blunts stress-induced physiological responses, UCI-led study finds
December 01, 2020
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psychological science
UCI Podcast: The new American political sectarianism
Peter Ditto discusses how everyone can remain level-headed in these tense times
November 02, 2020
UCI professor co-authors study finding ‘political sectarianism’ in America today
Peter Ditto, UCI professor of psychological science, is among the co-authors of a study – published in the journal Science – that describes the bitter polarization between the nation’s Republican and Democratic parties as “political sectarianism.” The project involved a team of political science, psychology, sociology, economics and communication experts who reviewed a broad survey […]
October 30, 2020
Study links rising stress, depression in U.S. to pandemic-related losses, media consumption
UCI researchers suggest providing mental health services to those with the greatest need
September 18, 2020
National institute awards $20 million in renewed funding to forensic science center
UCI researchers contribute expertise in criminology, statistics and computer science
May 18, 2020
UCI Podcast: Mental health and self-isolation
Psychologist Jessica Borelli discusses how to stay safe, sane while social distancing
April 29, 2020
Self-care via cellphones
UCI postdoctoral scholar explores positive potential of mobile health apps
March 30, 2020
Repeated novel coronavirus media exposure may be linked to psychological distress
Earlier UCI studies found adverse health outcomes from heightened stress response
March 23, 2020
Grudges before gratitude
Retaliation comes naturally to children, while positive reciprocity must be learned, says UCI cognitive scientist
January 06, 2020
Adolescents’ view of family social standing correlates with mental health, life outcomes
Perception of high status is linked to easier transition to adulthood, UCI-led study finds
January 06, 2020