Shock and recall: Negative emotion may enhance memory, study finds
Picture a menacing drill sergeant, a gory slaughterhouse, a devastating scene of a natural disaster. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that viewing such emotion-laden images immediately after taking a test actually enhances people’s retention of the tested material.
Psychology research offers 20 strategies for staying upbeat, coping with stress during holidays
While it’s known as “the season to be jolly,” the holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, and pressure for many people. Some people feel overwhelmed and become depressed during the holidays. Don’t dismay. There are strategies for coping with the emotional stresses and strains of the holiday season. More…
Psychological Service Center now forming support groups
The center is an outpatient mental health clinic operated by the Department of Psychology in Arts & Sciences.