Implicit Bias in the Healthcare System
Sept 05, 2018
5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Jeff Stone, Ph.D.
University of Arizona
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Dr. Stone will present his research about the degree to which implicit bias relates to acts of discrimination in the healthcare system. Most of his career focuses on investigating mechanisms of attitude and behavior change and the process underlying prejudice, stereotyping, stereotype threat, and the reduction of intergroup bias.
Responses to Phenotypic and Contextual Cues of Kinship
Oct 17, 2018
5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Lisa DeBruine, Ph.D.
University of Glasgow
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How and why do humans avoid incest? Using Game of Thrones for examples (spoiler alert), Dr. DeBurine will discuss how humans use contextual cues to identify siblings and what happens when those processes go wrong. She will also discuss the potential for phenotype matching in kin recognition to influence sexual motivation and present evidence about the relationship between hormonal changes and response to hindship cues.
Student Lab Fair
Nov 09, 2018
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Attendees learn about ways to join a research lab or get more involved in the psychology department.
School Psychology: Overview and Application
Nov 16, 2018
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Frank DeMatteo, Ph.D.
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The presentation will provide an overview of the school psychology profession. Presentation will consist of typical training models, employment settings, common roles, and responsibilities will be highlighted. Current research areas in school psychology will be identified and application process.
Ethnic identity development in late adolescents and early adulthood: The role of brothers and sisters
Dec 07, 2018
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Edwin Vasquez, Ph.D Candidate
Arizona State University
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Little work has examined the role of siblings as cultural socialization agents. However, sisters and brothers are a prominent part of family life in Mexican American culture. This talk takes a social learning perspective to explore the potential role of siblings in ethnic identity development.