Laura Freberg, Ph.D.

Psychology professor • Author for @Cengage and @TopHat • Blogger• Football Fan • Mom

[Elisabeth Bik @MicrobiomDigest]

The Top Retractions of 2022

From typo-laden code in psychedelics research to paper mills and plagiarism, we look back on some of the most notable retractions in scientific publishing this year. https://t.co/MFScoGYjF2

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

I love this take on "Read the Mind in the Eyes!"

[JGSC nature @jgervet82]

Reading emotions in Dogs’ eyes and Dogs’ faces https://t.co/vcEpLCiis0

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Ig Nobel prizes 2022: The unlikely science that won this year's awards https://t.co/Fg637AQE93

[SC Procedure @SCProcedure]

A big thanks to @RichardGowan1 for highlighting "UNwilling Spy".
Having a top Thought Leader recommend the book has generated a lot of interest!
Answering queries, it should be out in August & widely available, including on Amazon.
Watch here 👀next month for the announcement.

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

Please join me in a Kritik webinar about using peer review to enhance critical thinking. I'll be using my Biopsych course as an example, but it works for all content.
https://t.co/kZ93PsDtdq

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

Wow. Now all we need is an effective treatment.

[Medical Xpress @medical_xpress]

Single #brain scan can diagnose #Alzheimer'sdisease @imperialspark @NaturePortfolio https://t.co/Y6YOiqCfAk

[Scientific American @sciam]

Upgrading buildings’ ventilation, filtration and other factors would not only decrease COVID transmission but also improve health and cognitive performance in general. https://t.co/7idhZo8Yf5

[Steven Pinker @sapinker]

Please agree to The Rules of Civil Conversation, and spread the word! https://t.co/OYHrQEYKQj

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

@kfreberg Karen, you passed me up a long time ago. :)

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

@mjbeers1 Is this recorded anywhere? Would love to see it!

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

Another of my articles has been posted on Counseling Schools: https://t.co/pylBsxfnSN

[Neuroskeptic 🇺🇦 @Neuro_Skeptic]

There is a growing literature on whether masks make you more attractive. https://t.co/BUJ5awU2Ag The consensus seems to be that they do, but only if you're unattractive to begin with.

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

@PsychRabble I came to your feed to ask you a similar question. It bothers me to see heuristics ALWAYS portrayed as leading to wrong conclusions. Why would we evolve a way of thinking that is always wrong? Does anyone know how accurate or inaccurate the availability heuristic is?

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

@kfreberg Your Aunt Loraine always thought the Planters Peanut guy was creepy. An overnight in this NUTMobile would probably give her nightmares!

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

“We must first meet students’ psychological needs for safety and belonging before expecting them to focus on learning and excelling academically.”
https://t.co/vFSnj9aWng

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

Honeybees fight back!

[PLOS @PLOS]

#Honeybees use poop to ward off deadly giant hornets, according to research by Heather Mattila of @Wellesley and colleagues. #ApisCerana

🔎 @PLOSONE paper: https://t.co/9gYikikTlJ
📰 @newscientist article: https://t.co/XJTa5OEbTY

[Laura Freberg, Ph.D. @lfreberg]

With Whom Do We Spend Our Time? https://t.co/ovHUL7JcB1

[EdSurge HigherEd @HigherEdSurge]

Professors can't substitute for tailgates and late-night debates over coffee, but they can forge community, argues @lfreberg. #highered https://t.co/kpWPysavzU

[Top Hat @TopHat]

Today's professors are now learning community managers—and these tips can help instructors create a vibrant and engaging learning space. Featuring tips from @MDMillerPHD and @lfreberg https://t.co/ZbiaiAIMq7

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

When a child reaches the age of two-and-a-half, the primary purpose of sleep changes from brain-building to brain maintenance and repair, a role it maintains for the rest of our lives.

#sleep #neuroscience #science

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