Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, pioneering psychologist and ‘father of flow,’ 1934–2021
Scholar inspired leaders, colleagues and students in his exploration of optimal and positive experiences
R. Darrell Bock, influential scholar of educational metrics, 1927–2021
Longtime professor remembered for unassuming demeanor, contributions to educational evaluation
Emotion in stories gets our attention—and attention affects our memories
UChicago psychology research explores how people engage with narratives
How do cities impact mental health? A new study finds lower rates of depression
UChicago researchers examine how socioeconomic networks, built environment affect well-being
What size is an object? Your description might depend on your intentions
Gesturing reduces effect of a classic optical illusion, study finds
How memorable is your photo? A new tool will give you a score
UChicago psychologists tease apart what makes images stick in our brains
Increase in pleasurable effects of alcohol over time may predict alcohol use disorder
New research challenges existing dogma on addiction
Why scary movies are helping some people cope with the pandemic
PhD student Coltan Scrivner delves into the psychology behind ‘morbid curiosity’