Psychology News
Journal issue focuses on brain plasticity
“Current Perspectives on Neuroplasticity in Human Development,” a special issue of the journal Cognitive Development edited by Professor Susan Rivera, is available for free online access until Sept. 29.
Visual Attention Paper Tops a Google Classics List
A paper co-authored by John Henderson, a professor in the Department of Psychology and at the Center for Mind and Brain, tops a Google Scholar list of most-cited articles from 2006 in the field of cognitive science.
Researchers Receive Grant to Model Human Memory and Learning for Machines
A multi-university study led by Professor Charan Ranganath aims to develop a computer model of how the brain forms, stores and retrieves complex memories.
Nolan Zane receives 2017 UC Davis Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award
Nolan Zane has been chosen by the Committee on Public Service as one of the recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award. This award is presented annually to recognize significant contributions to the world, nation, state and community.
Joanna Scheib's Research Featured in Egghead Blog
Scheib's article in Fertility and Sterility receives mention.
Paul Eastwick receives 2017 Janet Taylor Spence Award from APS
Paul Eastwick has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Janet Taylor Spence Award from APS. This award recognizes transformative early career contributions to psychological science.
Gail Goodman selected for two honors
University of Oslo and American Psychological Association to recognize Goodman's career contributions.
Research On Scientific Success Expands On Dean Simonton's Findings
A new study points to a combination of personality, persistence, intelligence and luck as leading to success. Scientists say those same forces are at play at all levels of a discipline — from student to longtime professional.
Lecturer positions 2017-2018
Lecturer positions in the Department of Psychology for the 2017-18 academic year.
Wiebke Bleidorn Wins EAPP Early Achievement Award
The European Association of Personality Psychology has awarded Associate Profressor Wiebke Bleidorn with the 2016 Early Achievement Award.
Ross Thompson Begins Term as President of the Board of Directors of Zero to Three
This year Ross Thompson, a distinguished professor of psychology, has begun a three-year term as president of the board of directors of Zero to Three.
Keck Futures-Funded Research Could Help the Musically Challenged
Making music together can deepen social bonds, fostering compassion and empathy among the players. But not everyone is ready, or physically able, to join a drumming circle or even clap along. A UC Davis cognitive neuroscientist who studies the psychology of music is leading a team in developing an assistive device to help the musically challenged synch their sounds.
Neuroscientists Get a New Look into How We Read
In a key advance, neuroscientists at UC Davis have come up with a way to observe brain activity during natural reading.
Brain Prioritizes High-Reward Memories
Why do we remember some events, places and things, but not others? Our brains prioritize rewarding memories over others, and reinforce them by replaying them when we are at rest, according to new research published Feb. 11 in the journal Neuron.
Cross-cultural study finds self-esteem gender gap wider in Western world
The results of a study of the self-esteem gender gap around the world might surprise you.
Two papers make 'Best of Neuron' list
The journal "Neuron" recently chose its 12 best articles of 2014–15. Two were by memory researchers in the Department of Psychology and Center for Neuroscience.