Dr Erin Goddard (UNSW)Visual feature binding and colour constancy: similar processes? Abstract Different regions in visual cortex show specialisation for encoding different visual features, giving rise the question of how […]
Prof Carolyn MacCann (USYD)Emotional intelligence and emotion regulation Abstract The way we deal with emotions is important for our well-being, social relationships, and performance at work and school. This talk […]
Dr Eliane Deschrijver (USYD)Unequal resource division occurs in the absence of group division and identity Abstract The seminal minimal group experiment has shown that discrimination can follow from intergroup relations and social […]
Dr Dave Trudinger & Mr James Bates (NSW Department of Customer Service)Sludge: are there measurable psychological costs from administrative burden? A NSW and global perspective Abstract You’ve heard of nudges, […]
Prof Michael Bowen (USYD)Title: KNX100 and other small molecules that could: Developing prosocial compounds for disorders of the brain and mind Abstract: Challenges with social motivation, interactions, and communication are […]
Prof Ben Newell (UNSW)Title: The many uncertainties of climate change: A psychological perspective Abstract: The one thing that is certain about climate change is that it is happening. The extent of […]
Prof Andrew Lawrence (Florey)Title: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors as a Novel Treatment Target for Alcohol Use Disorder Abstract: Despite the large socioeconomic burden of alcohol use disorders (AUD), therapeutic treatment options are […]
Dr Jelena Brcic (University of the Fraser Valley)Title: Reported Psychological Growth Following Work in Extreme and Unusual Environments: Role of Perceived Stress and Coping Abstract: There are psychological, biological, and sociological […]
Prof Paul Rhodes (USYD)Title: Eco-psychology: a critical paradigm in the climate emergency Abstract: This presentation makes the argument that mainstream psychological practice is not equipped to respond to distress associated […]
H. Tasman Lovell Memorial Medallion for the Best PhD Thesis in the School of Psychology for 2023Awarded to Dr Roslyn Wong for Anticipatory prediction during online language processing. Faculty of […]