Psychology in Action

Communicating psychological science to the public. PIA is run by psychology doctoral students @UCLA.

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From cigarettes to vaccines, health choices often spark moral outrage. Why do we see some behaviors as not just unhealthy, but wrong? New research finds people moralize behaviors that seem to cause harm.

Learn more at: https://t.co/K9yadtyZw4

Photo via Reza Mehred, Unsplash

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Huge thanks to our volunteers for bringing psych and neuroscience to life at this year’s Exploring Your Universe science fair! 🧠💥We couldn’t have done it without you!

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Midterms or qualifying exams coming up? Learn more about how you can improve your memory with established learning effects in psychology:

https://t.co/d3Mn8pwn6p

Article via @jacindataggett
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Ever done your class reading and thought, “I’ll definitely remember this, it’s in HUGE, BOLD LETTERS,” then blanked on the quiz the next day? The gap between what we think we know and what we really know can be explained by metacognition. Learn more at:

https://t.co/8R3pXqGXtT

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You walk in the store, certain you’ll remember every item on your list, but walk out without the one thing you really needed. You reviewed that grocery list 10 min ago! Why do we forget things we just rehearsed in our heads?

Learn about working memory at:
https://t.co/MaVeLXAbss

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🔭Volunteer with PIA! 🧪

UCLA's Exploring Your Universe (EYU) science fair is 11/2, 12–5 pm! Volunteer with PIA for free food, a t-shirt, and to help families with hands-on STEM activities.

Volunteer by 10/8: https://t.co/AiiWkOR8IO

EYU website:
https://t.co/Y2moY4hbgt

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When remembering a moment in life, does it ever feel shorter or longer than what actually occurred? Research shows our brain's chemistry might unlock the secret to why this is, and how it influences our memory of the event later on:

https://t.co/c7w4Gh8ump

via @jacindataggett

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How do cross-cultural differences impact diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Learn about the importance of early intervention and the challenges posed by cultural differences and systemic disparities:

https://t.co/I7JEnZZBHM

Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

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Why do we choose not to tell other people information about ourselves? When is it “trauma-dumping” and when is it being friends, and how does social media play a role?

Learn more at: https://t.co/tgPpuvghn4

Photo by Jed Villejo on Unsplash

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Curious about the impact of same-sex marriage policy in the U.S.? Legal same-sex marriage has benefitted the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, increased marriage rates without changing divorce rates, and improved attitudes toward marriage: https://t.co/5yIaoSzoN1

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Why do we struggle to take action against the climate crisis? Research helps us understand how our cognitive biases, anxiety responses, and complex social structures can hinder effective climate action, and how we can overcome them: https://t.co/YIFo5sdiJx

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Dive into the world of childhood trauma and memory, and learn about memory issues like dissociative amnesia and working memory problems, underscoring the importance of effective interventions for survivors' well-being ⬇️ https://t.co/LDlzxUvvzn

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Explore the intriguing phenomenon of memory distortion through lying. Read more about how even seemingly harmless lies can lead to the creation of false memories ⬇️ https://t.co/iSu3C1zbo5

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What does an analogy between origami and the mind tell us about the current state of cognitive science? Read this new tale of ambiguity and emergence https://t.co/kTFU4gNdM8 #cognitivescience #mind #ambiguity

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Accurate identification of diverse faces is crucial in our daily encounters. This new article explores the causes and implications of facial recognition failures, addressing both human and AI limitations. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/ZUKrS0sgYJ #AI #facialrecognition

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PIA will be hosting a one-day Writing Retreat on Friday, June 2nd, 9am-2pm in the Student Activities Center! There will be food, writing activities, a lunch & learn on the making of podcasts, and prizes!
See the attached flyer for more details.
#writingretreat #ucla #uclabruins

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The weapon focus effect can help us understand how people remember highly emotional events. Could this change how we think about eyewitness testimony? Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/6tDFia4MlI

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Have you ever wanted to train your brain? Neurofeedback has been claimed to aid in the treatment of several disorders and cognitive patterns such as ADHD, depression, epilepsy, and others–particularly conditions resistant to treatment. Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/IObErqyfDM

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What do older cognitive models of categorization tell us about memory that state-of-the-art neural networks do not? The difference between past and present is not just one of performance, but also of psychological insight. Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/OIx4pM1Wn2