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BOUNCING BALLOONS - A child works on keeping a balloon in the air to win a prize, one of the many games the PSY 312 class put on.

Psychology class hosts activities for kids

Antonio Anderson March 1, 2024

Psychology students gathered at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette last Tuesday to perform an activity for kids, assessing what activities kids like engaging in. Professor Vincent Jeevar pitched...

NEW FACILITY — Department of Psychological Sciences opens Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center on Presque Isle Avenue. New space allows for more learning experiences for students and more adequate treatment for clients.

Behavior Education Assessment and Research Center relocation provides greater opportunities

Rachel Pott September 8, 2023

The Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center is now located on Presque Isle Avenue, near the Superior Dome and next-door to Rice Paddy.  The BEAR Center is a facility run by the Department...

Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor April 26, 2022
A couple of my friends recently explained to me what they think of in relation to the term “cult”, and the results ranged from “like in the movies, like a massive hierarchy, living together, all of them are having to dress the same” to “strange rituals, the kool-aid guy, hidden remote areas.” So what was it really like?
Alumna to speak on forensic psychology and law

Alumna to speak on forensic psychology and law

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor October 7, 2021
Kymberly Schroder, J.D. will present her talk “Forensic Psychology: Tales From ‘The Darkside’” in West Science 2906 on Friday Oct. 8 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
UPABA to hold caregiver webinars on behavior analysis

UPABA to hold caregiver webinars on behavior analysis

Akasha Khalsa April 22, 2021
Relatives and caregivers of individuals who might benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis will be provided an informational webinar series hosted by the Upper Peninsula Association of Behavioral Analysis.
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APABA to hold talk on behavior analysis, police training

Akasha Khalsa February 11, 2021
The Upper Peninsula Association of Behavior Analysis will hold its February webinar, Behavioral Science and Police, on Friday, Feb. 19. The webinar will feature John O'Neill, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA. It will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.
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