Psychological Sciences
All in the Family: Parental Influence on Language Acquisition in Children with Autism
Letitia Naigles, a professor of psychological sciences, has received $1.6 million from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to investigate variation of language usage among school age children with autism spectrum disorder.
New $3M Grant Studies Optimal Outcomes for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults and Teens
Researchers from UConn's professors Department of Psychological Sciences have received over $3 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to study optimal outcomes for autism spectrum disorder in adults and teens.
Role of Religious Beliefs in Physical Health and Well-Being
Crystal Park, a professor in the UConn’s Department of Psychological Sciences has received $234,800 from the John Templeton Foundation to study the role of religious beliefs in physical health and well-being. While all religions have certain traditions and beliefs associated with them, not all followers adhere to beliefs in the same way. Some research suggests […]
Sam Witryol, Emeritus Psychology Professor, Dies
Witryol, an expert on child psychology, taught at the Storrs campus for more than 60 years.
Emeritus Psychology Professor Donald Tepas Dies
Tepas was internationally known for his scholarly work in the fields of shiftwork, occupational health and safety, and transportation safety.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Julian Rotter Dies
Rotter was identified by the American Psychological Association as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century.
Psycholinguistics Expert Gerry Altmann to Join UConn Faculty
An internationally known researcher, Altmann will join the expanding cognitive science program in fall 2014.
Class of 2013: Addison Zhao, Future Educational Psychologist
Psychology senior Addison Zhao has excelled as both a student and a peer educator. Now he hopes to study educational psychology in graduate school.