In The Media

Tevis Tucker and Dr. Adam Winsler's research paper on "Who Takes Music With Them When They Transition to High School?" appeared on the National Endowment of the Arts' (NEA) podcast. The episode discusses the identifying factors that predispose 8th-graders to persist with music education when they enter high school.

Dr. Kuykendall and her students are cited in the Washington Post and The Bulletin for their research on why Americans today are less likely to take vacations.

The Washington Post reports on a study, co-authored by Thalia Goldstein, associate professor of applied developmental psychology, that looks at the impact of theater classes on children's communication skills.

From the Access to Excellence podcast archive, Thalia Goldstein, associate professor of applied developmental psychology, explains to Mason President Gregory Washington how kids benefit socially from finding out Santa Claus isn't real. As for when she found out, Goldstein says she's still disappointed.

Dr. Sabine Doebel discusses How Your Brain's Execution Function Works - And How To Improve It

Psychology Professor, Todd Kashdan, discusses the art of insubordination in terms of social hierarchies and social inequality on The Creative Process podcast

Developed in response to the added uncertainty and pressures caused by the pandemic, the BASIC model reduces strain on therapists, provides a scalable model for addressing the needs of the community, and also has the potential to reassure people who may be nervous about therapy. “Taking baby steps toward longer-term therapy can reduce people’s fear of seeking support through long-term therapy,” said Keith Renshaw, PhD, chair of clinical psychology at George Mason.

The Benevolent Intention Principle, the Likability Principle and more—Todd Kashdan proposes a set of principles for higher ed institutions that aspire to promote free inquiry and protect dissent.