Dr. Carolyn Tucker receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

In recognition of her tireless service to building healthier communities and providing hundreds with power over cancer, Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has received a 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the office of U.S. President Joe Biden. “I am truly grateful to receive the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden for two reasons. […]

Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis Award Winner: Dr. Iser DeLeon

Dr. Iser DeLeon, was this year’s recipient of the American Psychological Association’s (Division 25) Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis Award. The Nathan H. Azrin Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis Award recognizes innovative and important research on applications of behavioral principles to address socially significant human behavior.

Don Hake Translational Research Award Winner: Dr. Chris Podlesnik

Dr. Chris Podlesnik, was awarded Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Don Hake Translational Research Award from Division 25 of the American Psychological Association. This award from the American Psychological Association is in recognition and celebration of pioneering contributions to the translation of research examining fundamental behavioral processes and clinical application. Research in behavior […]

Older Adults Face Increased Risk of Phishing Scams

A new study led by researchers from the University of Florida has found that older age is a significant risk factor for falling victim to phishing emails. This finding is particularly relevant as email phishing—where individuals are deceived into disclosing personal or confidential information—is increasingly common. Between 2020 and 2021, financial losses among over 92,000 […]

Do Less. It’s Good for You

You take a vacation day, but get distracted by the thought of your work inbox filling up. Or you sit down to watch a movie and immediately feel guilty about all the tasks still on your to-do list. Or perhaps you splurge on a massage, but barely enjoy it because your thoughts are racing the entire time. If […]

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We date, marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds

Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner up with people who were similarly attractive In good news for our egos, both men and women were pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, according to a new study. Couples also tended to be well-matched on their attractiveness, suggesting […]

THE SAFE GUARD FORUM Scam Awareness and Fraud Education – Generating Understanding and Resilience Through Dialogue

This inaugural roundtable about Elder Financial Abuse is focused on Transnational Fraud and Schemes Targeting the Elderly. Dr. Natalie Ebner is presenting as the science expert on the topic. Her presentation will summarize current knowledge on human factors and deceptive contexts that enhance susceptibility to deception in aging. Understanding the multifaceted factors that […]

Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when

About 1 in 6 Americans are age 65 or older, and that percentage is projected to grow. Older adults often hold positions of power, have retirement savings accumulated over the course of their lifetimes, and make important financial and health-related decisions – all of which makes them attractive targets for financial exploitation. In 2021, there were more […]

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Scott for receiving the UF Research Foundation Professorship Award

The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2024. This recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields. UFRF Professors earn significant grants; […]

Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior?

Dr. Shepperd and his team surveyed multiple times the religious beliefs and risk behavior of over 1,400 teens from Florida between 2010 and 2012. Although the majority of our sample self-identified as Christian, many of the teens identified as belonging to other religious groups or as nonreligious. There work has focused on risky behaviors – […]

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