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Controlling Mood Disorders: A Matter of Routine
APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Ellen Frank discusses her unconventional career path and her research on the role of social routine in curbing bipolar episodes
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The Mixed Blessing of Workplace Friendships
A group of psychological scientists led by Jessica Methot of Rutgers University took a closer look at the benefits — as well as the potential tradeoffs — of friends at work.
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In Charge, and Sounding the Part
The New York Times: Science has not proved the trope that power changes everything. But it does suggest, at least, that it changes the vocal cords. As people gain authority, their voice quality changes, becoming
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How A Position Of Power Can Change Your Voice
NPR: Most radio reporters, I think it’s fair to say, think about their voices a lot, and work to sound powerful and authoritative. I know my voice has changed since my very first radio story
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The Liberation of Growing Old
The New York Times: LONDON — WHY do we have such punitive attitudes toward old people? Granted, the ancients did hideous things to elders who were unable to work but still needed food and care
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The High Costs of Status Seeking
The Huffington Post: It’s well known that income inequality leads to all sorts of social problems. The bigger the gap between the affluent and the poor, the higher the rates of homicide, teenage pregnancy and
