“One hundred percent of living humans are aging every day,” said Dr. Lisa Hall. “But did you know that 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day? By 2030, 20% of the U.S. population will be older adults.” Hall, coordinator of the gerontology program within the psychology department at Missouri State University, explains how this demographic shift is changing … [Read more...] about Changing the perception of aging
There’s a difference between “family hiring” and “kin preference,” according to Dr. Robert Jones, faculty emeritus of psychology at Missouri State University. He does a Q&A with Tharawat Magazine about the stigma of nepotism, the potential to trivialise its societal benefits and whether or not family businesses can practice nepotism … [Read more...] about Family hiring vs. kin preference
Public Affairs Student Spotlight Sarah Crain Psychology by Stacey Trewatha-Bach Sarah Crain is passionate about mental health awareness, education and advocacy. A Psychology major, and current student president of MSU’s NAMI on Campus – National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sarah got involved early during her freshman year. She has helped with organizational … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Student Spotlight- Sarah Crain, Psychology
Coming to Missouri brought Michael Rodrigues closer to his values. He majored in psychology and had a mass media minor. He was also a transfer student. Rodrigues chose Missouri State after starting college in Texas. His first attempt at college was less than optimal. His previous college lacked adequate support for students with disabilities. He decided to return to … [Read more...] about The place for diversity and inclusion
Behavioral intervention, or “applied behavioral analysis,” teaches people with autism new and adaptive skills. This helps them to better work within the world around them. Dr. Jordan Belisle, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University, and Applied Behavior Analysis faculty and students, research how behavioral intervention can improve lives. Teaching to … [Read more...] about How behavioral intervention helps people ‘learn how to learn’