Binghamton University Psychology Department

05/05/2016

Finals, exams, and projects, oh my! It is THAT time of year where we invest our precious sleep hours to study at Bartle. You can either run away from these problems, or run to help find clarity!!!

Decades of research show that there is a strong link between aerobic exercise and cognitive clarity. Read on!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/science-of-us/how-neuroscientists-expla_b_9787466.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living

THE BLOG How Neuroscientists Explain the Mind-Clearing Magic of Running 04/27/2016 11:56 am ET | Updated 1 day ago 279 Science of Us “Science of Us” is a smart but playful window into the latest science on human behavior. By Melissa Dahl It is something of a cliché among runners, how the activity ne…

05/04/2016

What if a map of the brain could help us decode people's inner thoughts? Scientists have taken a step in that direction by building a 'semantic atlas' that shows in vivid colors and multiple dimensions how the human brain organizes language.

Could we really be one step closer to reading minds?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160427150335.htm

What if a map of the brain could help us decode people's inner thoughts? Scientists have taken a step in that direction by building a 'semantic atlas' that shows in vivid colors and multiple dimensions how the human brain organizes language.

05/03/2016

People who empathize easily with others do not necessarily understand them well. To the contrary: Excessive empathy can even impair understanding as a new study conducted by psychologists has established.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160428094950.htm

People who empathize easily with others do not necessarily understand them well. To the contrary: Excessive empathy can even impair understanding as a new study conducted by psychologists has established.

05/02/2016

Don't forget to make friends while you are here! People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, researchers have found, in a study looking at social networks and endorphin levels.

People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, researchers have found, in a study looking at social networks and endorphin levels.

04/26/2016

Anxiety and depression are two of the most frequently occurring mental disorders worldwide. Light-activated nerve cells may indicate how they are formed, report scientists.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160426091934.htm

Anxiety and depression are two of the most frequently occurring mental disorders worldwide. Light-activated nerve cells may indicate how they are formed, report scientists.

04/26/2016

Have any questions about major requirements and graduation?

Come visit our walk-in hours from 10am - noon and 1pm - 3pm from Monday to Thursday!

04/26/2016

Revised walk-in hours today, Tuesday, April 26: 10-11:30 and 2pm to 4pm

Regular walk-in hours resume Wednesday (10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm).

Email has been busy here, so visiting in person is a great idea. If you have pending questions, please make time to visit us in Psychology and Integrative Neuroscience Academic during walk-in hours on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

04/25/2016

Good morning what a beautiful Monday! ^_^

As the semester dwindles down and exams and assignments begin to pile up, it is easy to become engulfed in stress and lose sight of things that make us truly happy.

Below is a playlist from TED.com on happiness; a topic we can all relate to.

http://www.ted.com/playlists/4/what_makes_you_happy

Everyone wants to be happy. But how, exactly, does one go about it? Here, psychologists, journalists, Buddhist monks and more gives answers that may surprise.

04/11/2016

Walk-in hours are 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, Monday through Thursday!

Important information that may answer your questions can be found here:
http://www.binghamton.edu/psychology/undergraduate/advising.html
and here
http://www.binghamton.edu/integrative-neuroscience/advising.html

This page contains advising information for the Psychology Department at Binghamton University.

04/05/2016

Just a friendly reminder for those students interested in PSYC 355! :)

We are holding our 2nd General Interest Meeting for PSYC 355 F16 Enrollment on Tuesday April 5th at 5:00 pm at the Institute for Child Development.

All students interested in the course must attend a GIM with us and interview that same night to be considered for enrollment.

04/21/2014

Please join us this Wednesday for an information session and hands on experiential working with clay. If you plan to attend please comment indicating so or e-mail cignarri@binghamton.edu so we can get a headcount.

Want to Sketch Something Out? See if Art Therapy is right for you.


Creative Arts Therapy, as a mental health profession, is perfect for those with an interest in both psychology and fine/visual arts. Art Therapy is growing nationally and has been shown to benefit children and adults, as well as individuals, groups and families. Art Therapists are trained in treating mental illness, substance abuse, family and relationships, medical illness, physical, cognitive and neurological problems, etc. If you are seeking options within the helping professions Art Therapy could be just right for you. Hands on experiential too!

Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, Ph.D., LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, BCPC is a professor in the Creative Arts Therapy program at Hofstra University, Long Island, New York. Her expertise is in the areas of medical art therapy and assessment.


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