Psychology

Eyewitnesses’ memories darken skin colour when recalling ‘black’ crimes, UBC research shows

Eyewitnesses’ memories darken skin colour when recalling ‘black’ crimes, UBC research shows

Eyewitnesses remember the faces of black suspects less accurately in drive-by shootings than they do in serial killings.

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Researchers design program to enhance greater happiness and well-being

Researchers design program to enhance greater happiness and well-being

A research study at UBC Okanagan is looking to help people increase their happiness in life.

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Researchers design program to enhance greater happiness and well-being

Researchers design program to enhance greater happiness and well-being

A research study at UBC Okanagan is looking to help people increase their happiness in life.

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UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new UBC study.

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UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new UBC study.

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UBC student participates in United Nations special assembly on drugs

UBC student participates in United Nations special assembly on drugs

UBC Okanagan student Michelle Thiessen is one of ten students from across Canada heading to the United Nations to discuss international drug policies.

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UBC student participates in United Nations special assembly on drugs

UBC student participates in United Nations special assembly on drugs

UBC Okanagan student Michelle Thiessen is one of ten students from across Canada heading to the United Nations to discuss international drug policies.

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Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows

Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows

If you have to negotiate business with a narcissist or psychopath, you’re better off doing it on Facebook, research from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows.

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Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows

Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows

If you have to negotiate business with a narcissist or psychopath, you’re better off doing it on Facebook, research from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows.

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Melody Kaiser used a personal tragedy to redefine her life and find a way to help others