Department of Psychology

Charles Ford III

Published: June 1, 2018 | 10:09 am | Posted in: Student Stars

Graduate Charles Ford III chose Florida State University because he wanted a high-quality education surrounded by a strong community atmosphere. “What drew me to FSU is that you can feel the importance of community the minute you stroll down Legacy Walk,” Ford said. Ford, the first in his family to attend college has dreams of […]

Lead us not into temptation: Predictors for infidelity, divorce highlighted in new FSU research

Published: February 12, 2018 | 5:01 pm | Posted in: Education & Society

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s reassuring to know many of us are equipped with the basic psychological instincts to have a successful intimate relationship that lasts. New research from Florida State University highlights ways to keep love and also identifies clear predictors for failed relationships. In a study published in the Journal of Personality and […]

Think brain games make you smarter? Think again, FSU researchers say

Published: April 17, 2017 | 9:51 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Neil Charness is a professor of psychology and director of FSU's Institute for Successful Longevity.

Be skeptical of ads declaring you can rev up your brain’s performance by challenging it with products from the growing brain-training industry. Science does not support many of the claims. That’s according to a new study published in the science journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience from a team of Florida State University researchers. Neil Charness, […]