Psychology

A clinical psychologist discusses how to navigate complex family dynamics and hot-button topics that may come up during gatherings this holiday season.

A new study suggests that even more than sleep quantity, sleep consistency is critical for young adults’ happiness and cognitive functioning.

Dr. Dale Anderson discusses the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy on "St. Louis on the Air."

Many of psychotherapist Carol Robinson’s clients were doing well in early March, when COVID-19 was more of a distant concern than a reality. But now that…

Doctoral students in psychology at the University of Missouri will be able to learn how to better treat and prevent addiction thanks to a $1.2 million…

Post-traumatic stress disorder is often correlated with life-threatening or explicitly traumatic events – like being in a war or seeing someone get…

In the late 1990s, before Sandra Langeslag began attending college, she was dumped. Then a few months later, she fell in love again.“I was very curious. I…

The world is sitting at the intersection of science fiction and science fact, in large part because of sci-fi devotees.“People who are actively aware of…

In an era where high-stakes tests have increased concern over test anxiety and introduced debate over the merits of teaching to the test, it may seem odd…

Teachers' expectations about their students' abilities affect classroom interactions in myriad ways that can impact student performance. Students expected to succeed, for example, get more time to answer questions and more specific feedback. But training aimed at changing teaching behavior can also help change expectations.