Department of Psychology News
The Department of Psychology offers students a broad foundation in fundamental psychological concepts. We also provide opportunities for students to take specialty courses and be involved in research and various applied settings. Our curriculum meets the needs of students intending to pursue advanced training in psychology, education, medicine, or other related fields.
Current Psychology News
Graphic design and psychology student Amiet “Sky” Zakai draws on the comforts of the season for a card that supports student success.
How learning to ask for help can help students explore new career paths and build confidence for life after graduation.
As the fall semester begins, these Rebels are optimistic about achieving good grades and making new connections.
A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.
UNLV boasts Nevada’s only MRI facility dedicated to university research. Here’s what our professors hope to discover with it.
The Engle family's love for UNLV runs so deep they named their terrier-poodle mix Rebel. Now, they're helping the next generation of Honors College students unleash their potential.
Psychology In The News
As more young people look for support with stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges, a new report suggests many are turning to AI chatbots as a tool for emotional well-being.
When you read the sentence “Harry has a Patronus. It takes the form of a stag,” your brain makes a split-second judgment about whether that final word fits the fictional world you know.
According to the initial findings of a new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a portion of sports bettors in the state of Colorado, US, experience serious gambling problems.
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have found that 7 percent of sports bettors in Colorado who took part in a preliminary study reported serious gambling problems. There was a 2 percent higher rate of problem gambling among women, although researchers have not determined the reasons for the difference.
Early data released by researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) found that a “high number” of sports bettors in Colorado exhibited signs of serious gambling problems.
Earlier this year, Colorado’s Problem Gambling Coalition awarded researchers at UNLV a grant to study gambling behavior.
