Psychological Sciences
Seeing is Conceiving
UConn researchers say that thinking about sensed experiences—seeing a sunset, hearing a violin, tasting a brownie— may be a little bit like experiencing it.
Danielle Fontaine ’19, Special Education and Psychological Science
"I chose education as a career because I wanted to have a deeper purpose in life that reaches a higher mission and satisfies more than just myself," says Danielle Fontaine.
First Things First: Why I Study Psychology
As part of a new video series, Charles Hernandez '20 (CLAS) shares what first shaped and inspired him to declare his current major.
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.