Drs. Katherine Rawson and John Dunlosky conduct a study on children's learning strategies. Dr. Rawson was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama for this research.
Dr. John Gunstad observes a participant in a study of attention and driving performance.
A graduate student in the Child & Adolescent program conducts a developmental assessment
Dr. Manfred van Dulmen examines the role of romantic relationships in adolescent development.
Dr. John Updegraff's work identifies communication strategies that promote healthy behaviors.
Dr. David Riccio and Stephen Fountain use animal models to understand the processes of learning and memory.
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Kent State Researchers Examine Emotional Impact of Acting White Accusation
Acting white is an accusation faced by many black adolescents, and it is one of the most negative accusations a black adolescent can receive from another, according to a team of Kent State University researchers.
A recent study published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders highlights the emotional implications of being on the receiving end of the acting white accusation. Kent State researchers who surveyed African-American adolescents in Northeast Ohio found higher levels of anxiety among those who had been accused of acting white.
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Research Incentive Awards
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce Research Incentive awards for Spring 2012.
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Two Kent State Professors Receive Farris Family Innovation Awards
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Dr. Gunstad Receives Award
Dr. Gunstad is one of six recipients of the Outstanding Research and Scholar Award.
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Emerging Adulthood Journal
Dr. Manfred van Dulmen has been appointed the founding editor of a new journal entitled Emerging Adulthood.