In the Media
Your phone may have a cure for your fear of flying
Steven Schueller, assistant professor of psychological science discusses the use of digital tools and the fear of flying.
Always look on the bright side of life
Knowable Magazine interviews Associate Professor of Psychological Science Sarah Pressman about her research on why a positive outlook generates physical health benefits
UCI doctoral student to be awarded prestigious American Society of Criminology fellowship
Christopher Contreras, a Ph.D. student in criminology, law & society, has been selected as a 2019 recipient of the American Society of Criminology’s Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity. The award program, designed to assist minority graduate students, annually recognizes three fellows, based on their outstanding accomplishments and promise for future contributions to criminology.
Is the Immediate Playback of Events Changing Children’s Memories?
Elizabeth Loftus, distinguished professor of psychological science, is quoted in this article by The New York Times about the effects on memories by playing back events.
A Leading Cause for Wrongful Convictions: Experts Overstating Forensic Results
The New York times mentions a report by The National Registry of Exonerations that provides information about exonerations in 2018.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, 3-year longitudinal study shows
Roxane Cohen Silver, professor of psychological science is featured in this press release about people's emotional responses to violent media coverage.
The 5 Best Apps for People With Anxiety, According to Experts
Stephen Schueller, assistant professor of psychological science, has been quoted in this article by Good Housekeeping.
Governments gear up to crack down on social media
Professor of Psychological Science, Roxane Cohen Silver, is quoted in this article by Radio New Zealand.