Studies of emotional memory typically focus on the memory-enhancing effects of emotional dimensions such as arousal and valence. However, it is unclear to what extent…
Converging evidence supports the “nonmonotonic plasticity” hypothesis, which states that although complete retrieval may strengthen memories, partial retrieval weakens them. Yet, the classic experimental paradigms…
Prosocial behavior is crucial for functioning societies. However, its reliable scientific assessment and the understanding of its underlying structure are still a challenge. We integrated…
Attachment anxiety is negatively associated with condom use. However, little research has assessed mechanisms underlying this relationship. In two studies, we assessed the relationships among…
This is a collaborative project funded by IBM and the CIMVHR. Academic collaborators in this project are the Schools of Family Medicine at both the University…
Researchers are concerned about whether manipulations have the intended effects. Many journals and reviewers view manipulation checks favorably, and they are widely reported in prestigious…
Experiential avoidance (EA), which is the preference for avoiding or suppressing the experience of internal events, is gaining increased currency as a predictor of responses…
In a world where a quintillion bytes of data are being generated every day, we face a critical challenge with real time processing, management and…
Would we think more negatively of a person who caused rather than produced an outcome or who is described as utterly rather than totally unconventional?…
I am an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Big Data Analytics and Management (BAM) laboratory at the School of Computing. I am also the Coordinator…