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Older adults rely more on trust in decision making. It could open them up to scams.
Each year, older adults lose more than $28 billion to financial scams targeting the elderly. Nearly three-quarters of that money is stolen by people the elderly adult knows – people they trust. […]
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UF Psychology is #3 for best online bachelor’s degree
U.S. News recognizes UF’s overall online bachelor’s degree program as No. 2 in the country and ranked several specific programs as among the nation’s best. The online bachelor’s degree program […]
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Human connections power artificial intelligence
Psychologists find natural partners across the health professions, philosophers employ mathematics, and linguistics leads to anthropology. Now, the emergence of artificial intelligence offers a set of tools that is redefining […]
Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion
Vivian Ibañez, a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, specializes in navigating the complex challenges faced by families grappling with feeding disorders. As part of her role, she […]
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Save The Date: Giving Day 2024
On February 15, we call upon Psychology Gators everywhere to join us on Gator Nation Giving Day by making a gift of any size to the UF Department of Psychology. […]
Dr. Brian Cahill wins 3rd Consecutive first place Dr. Charles J. Fleener Outstanding Pre-Law Chapter Advisor Award
The University of Florida chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) once again brought home a first-place finish at the fraternity’s national mock trial competition. The results mark 13 consecutive years […]
Dogs prefer food over toys, according to science
Man’s best friend is as treat-obsessed as we all thought. Nine out of 10 dogs chose food over toys in the first study of its kind, conducted by University of […]
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The Psychology of Sustainable Behavior
Dr. Ron Chandler, a Haskell Faculty Award recipient, and Chloe Dill, a UF McNair Scholar, will be launching their study investigating the power of strategic messaging to promote prosocial behavior. […]