Department of Psychology
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UBC research examines hormones that make us choose love over sex
Looking for love and looking for sex are two different things, even at the level of human evolutionary biology
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People think and behave differently in virtual reality than they do in real life
Immersive virtual reality (VR) can be remarkably lifelike, but new UBC research has found a yawning gap between how people respond psychologically in VR and how they respond in real life.
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Baby’s best friend? UBC researchers seek families for study on dogs and infants
Does having a pet dog in the home contribute to a baby’s healthy development?
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Casino lights and sounds encourage risky decision-making
The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behaviour, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.
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Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt
The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, new psychology research from the University of British Columbia has found.