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August 18, 2017
UW psychology professor Peter Kahn has spent much of his career analyzing the relationship humans have with nature; he thinks that relationship is more fragile than many of us realize. qz.com
August 1, 2017
A University of Washington-led study has found that for Asian Americans, those who appear heavier are perceived to be more “American." washington.edu
July 27, 2017
Social hierarchy may be so naturally ingrained, that toddlers as young as 17 months old can perceive who is dominant and also anticipate that the dominant person will receive more rewards. washington.edu
July 6, 2017
If their detractors are to be believed, they’re to blame for almost everything, but Seattle millennials say the world’s woes are not their fault. seattletimes.com
July 3, 2017
Ever heard that if you looked at the color yellow for too long, you might begin to feel anxious or irritated? cnn.com
June 23, 2017
Since its infancy in 1990, three themes have emerged as driving forces for Randy’s global programs: Science, Collaboration and Community. wanprc.org
June 21, 2017
Couples who follow two basic rules when they argue tend to stay together longer than couples who do not, according to research from UW psychology professor John Gottman. businessinsider.com
June 13, 2017
Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues at the University of Washington discovered four clear indicators of relationship failure. huffingtonpost.com
June 7, 2017
Three years after Amazon Echo launched as a frivolous oddity, its maker now plans to put Alexa inside smart phones, refrigerators, vacuums and Ford cars. usatoday.com
May 31, 2017
Considerable attention has been devoted to the difficulties facing women in computer sciences, the problems and the search for solutions extend across the range of STEM fields. crosscut.com
May 30, 2017
Bill Radke speaks with professor Cheryl Kaiser from the psychology department at the University of Washington about the bystander effect. kuow.org
May 22, 2017
University of Washington psychologist John Gottman identified behaviors that derail conversations so consistently that he refers to them as “the four horsemen...” hbr.org
May 9, 2017
Dr. John Gottman provides insight into relationship problems and common fixes. time.com
April 19, 2017
How do we live with the fact that the world we knew is going and, in some cases, already gone? nytimes.com
March 21, 2017
Founded 100 years ago with two faculty, the UW Department of Psychology—and the field of psychology—has come a long way. Read More