David DeSteno in the Press
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Are UFOs spawning a new religious movement?
People are gathering to meditate and inspire alien visitation. A psychology professor examines the hallmarks of a new religion.
Science and religion can get along, says former director of the National Institutes of Health
Francis Collins is a global leader in genomics and public health. He is also a man of faith. He doesn't think they're mutually exclusive.
The person walking past you isn’t wearing a mask. What should you say?
It’s best to avoid hostility and communicate with empathy when it comes to helping people understand why covering their faces can slow the spread of the virus, say Northeastern researchers.
Here’s how to combat the fear caused by a barrage of COVID-19 news
To stop an anxiety spiral, curate your own emotional experiences by seeking out videos and readings that are pleasurable, calming, and positive, suggests psychology professor David DeSteno.
Here’s the secret to unlocking our compassion in the face of mass suffering
David DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern, found that people who believe they can help others are resistant to such paralysis.
Scientific studies leaving you dazed and confused? These psychology professors want to change that.
Psychology professors Lisa Feldman Barrett and David DeSteno are working to demystify complex scientific research for mainstream audiences.
Why it pays off to be thankful around the holidays
Cultivating a sense of gratitude has been found to alleviate stress, says psychology professor David DeSteno.
Gratitude: ‘A vaccine against impulsiveness’
New research from Northeastern professor David DeSteno shows how cultivating gratitude for everyday occurrences leads to greater patience and more self-control.
Give thanks, and prosper
In new a paper, Northeastern psychology researchers challenge long-held beliefs about patience by showing that cultivating gratitude can promote impulse control—which many previous studies have linked to better long-term outcomes.
Your iPhone gets emotional
Virtual humans, relational robots, brain imaging devices, and mobile eye-tracking technologies were among the innovative research projects highlighted at a daylong conference at Northeastern that explored the intersection of emotion science and technology.