News from the Psychology Department at UC Davis. Cutting-edge research studying humans, animals, and computational models of experience and behavior.https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3m4vgi7ljpc2nCheck out a recent publication from the Mangun lab! They investigated how a person's brain interprets what the eyes see by analyzing electrical brain activity with machine-learning methods. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-researchers-look-how-brain-prioritizes-what-we-see05 Nov 2025 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vgi7ljpc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3m3v4wkvwe22nThe Stolzenberg lab has a new paper out in Nature communications! They report on the relationship between magic mushrooms and postpartum depression. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/psilocybin-may-present-unique-risks-during-postpartum-period23 Oct 2025 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3v4wkvwe22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3m3pyay5bu22pOur very own Rick Robins received the prestigious @spspnews.bsky.social 2025 Block Award in recognition of the many accomplishments throughout his career. Several other members of our Social-Personality Area also received honors and awards from SPSP. https://lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu/news-noteworthy/career-award-richard-robins-among-society-personality-and-social-psychology-202521 Oct 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3pyay5bu22phttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3ldrh6cpxwk27Egocentrism might be the silent culprit blocking meaningful connections in your life. 😬 New research from Andy Todd sheds light on how it impacts relationships—time to break out of the ‘me’ bubble! 🧠 #SocialPyschology #Egocentrism #UCdavis https://lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu/self-society/how-egocentrism-blocking-real-connections-people-our-lives20 Dec 2024 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldrh6cpxwk27https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3ldrh4n4t6227Stuck in the procrastination loop? 🌀 A new study by Yuko Munakata shares two ways to break free and finally get started on your projects. Time to stop putting it off! ⏰ #Research #Psychology #Procrastination #Science #UCdavis https://lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu/self-society/two-ways-avoid-procrastination-loop-and-get-started-anything20 Dec 2024 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldrh4n4t6227https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3lct5u44vsk25Congratulations to Psychology Professor Steve Luck for receiving the UC Davis Prize (the top award given to any UC Davis faculty for excellence in research, teaching, and service). Thanks for your dedication to every facet of the profession! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Dec 2024 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lct5u44vsk25https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3lbdft7dv7s2nIs developing asthma early in life linked to outcomes beyond physical health? Research from Dr. Simona Ghetti’s lab finds that children with early onset asthma can also experience slowdowns in their memory development. #UCDavis #Psychology #devpsych #psychscisky https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/asthma-may-place-children-risk-memory-difficulties-new-research-finds19 Nov 2024 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbdft7dv7s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3lahdertrqd23Can a happy partner keep stress at bay? A new study from our very own Tiko Yoneda finds that happiness in a relationship is linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples. #UCDavis #RelationshipScience https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/new-study-finds-partners-happiness-linked-lower-stress-hormone-levels-older-couples08 Nov 2024 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lahdertrqd23https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3laccsycq7w2uCurious if rom-coms get love right? Tune into Love Factually, a new podcast from Paul Eastwick, Social and Personality Psychology faculty, as he breaks down the science behind relationships and what Hollywood gets wrong. #LoveFactually #UCDavis https://www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/do-rom-coms-depict-realistic-relationships06 Nov 2024 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3laccsycq7w2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3la57bxxjy522Exciting news: #UCDavis has ranked in the top 5 of public universities for undergraduate #psychology programs in the nation! We’re proud to be leading the way in shaping the next generation of psychologists! https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/psychology-overall?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc04 Nov 2024 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3la57bxxjy522https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavispsych.bsky.social/post/3kcjy6wlq3w23Hello Bluesky community! Follow us for news from the Psychology Department at UC Davis. Ever wonder what is needed for high levels of professional achievement and creativity? This interview with our Emeritus Professor Dean Simonton may inspire you: https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/news/chemistry-genius-psychologist-who-studies-greatness-receive-lifetime-achievement-award25 Oct 2023 00:28 +0000at://did:plc:l47hbuucydkbdym7mitn6el3/app.bsky.feed.post/3kcjy6wlq3w23