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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Fri December 7, 2012

Dr. Jenny Stuber, University of North Florida – Socioeconomics and the College Experience

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Jenny Stuber of the University of North Florida explains why students from different socioeconomic backgrounds experience college differently.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Thu December 6, 2012

Dr. James Tabery, University of Utah – The Psychology of Sentencing

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. James Tabery of the University of Utah explains how a psychological diagnosis of a defendant can influence the length of their sentence if convicted.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Wed December 5, 2012

Dr. Scott Lilienfeld, Emory University – Boldness and Presidential Success

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Scott Lilienfeld of Emory University reveals the traits shared by psychopathic individuals and successful U.S. presidents.

Scott Lilienfeld is a professor of psychology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. His research is focused on the causes and assessment of personality disorders (especially psychopathic personality) and personality traits. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Tue December 4, 2012

Dr. Sera Young, Cornell University – The Urge to Eat Dirt

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Sera Young of Cornell University explores why some pregnant women experience a compulsion to eat odd things.

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