Psychology

UBCO study finds microdosing can temporarily improve mood, creativity

UBCO study finds microdosing can temporarily improve mood, creativity

Microdosing effects do not “hangover” to the next day

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Mindfulness may help people disconnect from their smartphones

Mindfulness may help people disconnect from their smartphones

UBCO researcher says awareness can shift daily phone habits

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UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students

UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students

Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students

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Why spotting a liar can be harder than you think

Why spotting a liar can be harder than you think

Vocal, visual clues are much less accurate at predicting the truth than previously believed

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Expand your mind through ancient brain science

Expand your mind through ancient brain science

Professor connects expertise in neuroanatomy with his passion for student performance and academic equity

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Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study

Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study

A pilot project suggests medical cannabis can support addiction recovery by managing cravings, pain, and mental health symptoms.

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Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery

Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery

Psychology, computer science students incorporate VR, AR into brain injury rehabilitation

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Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Research aims to find out

Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Research aims to find out

Model attempts to recreate standard drink model for cannabis consumption

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Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

UBCO study examines the difference between in-person and videochat perceptions

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Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

UBCO study examines the difference between in-person and videochat perceptions

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