Thursday, June 02, 2011
Judith Kroll, distinguished professor of psychology, linguistics and women's studies and director of Penn State's Center for Language Science (CLS), has published numerous articles on the cognitive processes that underlie language, communication and bilingualism. Today in a syndicated public radio series called "Academic Minute," she explains some highlights of CLS research on the mental exercise that bilingual speakers perform that benefits their brains -- and that can benefit new language learners as well. (more)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system. "Previous research has shown that couples who are hostile to each other show health impairments and are at greater risk of disease," said Jennifer Graham, Penn State assistant professor of biobehavioral health. "We wanted to know if couples who use thoughtfulness and reasoning in the midst of a fight incur potential health benefits." (more)
Monday, April 13, 2009
Linda Wray, associate professor of biobehavioral health in Penn State's College of Health and Human Development (HHD), will present the 2009 HHD Alumni Society Excellence in Teaching Lecture. Wray's lecture, titled "Memory Performance and Retirement Decisions," will begin at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in the Bennett-Pierce Living Center, 110 Henderson Building. The event, sponsored by the College of Health and Human Development, is free and open to the public. (more)
