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Thinking clearly about personality disorders

Thinking clearly about personality disorders

Published Nov 27, 2012

Binghamton researcher Mark F. Lenzenweger and other experts speak to The New York Times about the American Psychiatric Association’s quest for a new diagnostic system for personality disorders. Read more

Why teenagers act weird

Why teenagers act weird

Published Jun 13, 2012

New research shows what really causes your teen’s weird behavior — and what to do about it, Binghamton’s Linda Spear tells Prevention magazine. Read more

New facility a boon for neuroscientists

New facility a boon for neuroscientists

Published Jan 30, 2012

The new Science 5 facility reflects the growth of Binghamton's behavioral neuroscience program, which integrates the techniques of biology with experimental psychology. Read more

Marriage is this scientist’s laboratory

Marriage is this scientist’s laboratory

Published Nov 7, 2011

Psychologists, including Binghamton's Matthew Johnson, are taking an increasingly scientific approach to evaluating relationships as well as interventions designed to strengthen marriages. Read more

Adult-child interaction boosts mental health

Adult-child interaction boosts mental health

Published Nov 22, 2010

Learning a hobby or other complex task in childhood with assistance from a trusted adult may help guard against the emergence of a personality disorder later in life, according to a new study from Binghamton University. Read more

New book charts course for schizophrenia research

New book charts course for schizophrenia research

Published Aug 3, 2010

Binghamton University researcher Mark F. Lenzenweger's new book explores lessons from the laboratory while probing broader questions of how to think about and conduct psychopathology research. Read more

Psychologist named distinguished professor

Psychologist named distinguished professor

Published Jun 21, 2010

Steven Jay Lynn, a prolific writer whose research has led to new ideas about human consciousness, has been promoted to distinguished professor. Read more