On April 28th, our PhD Candidate, Taylor Elam, proposed her dissertation titled “When Ordinary Demands Don’t Feel Worth the Effort: Understanding Disengagement in Everyday Life.” She presented three study designs that focus on the concept of friction sensitivity. Her committee members were impressed with the originality of her work and granted her full approval to… Read more

Last month, Marina, a second-year PhD student in the FF-TIP Lab, had the opportunity to present during the Oakland University Psychology Department’s Research Series. This series allows for students and faculty to share ongoing research projects and interests with the department and get constructive feedback to support further development. The presentation, titled “Perceptions and Reactions… Read more

“Interpretation Thresholds in Ambiguous Discrimination and the Responses of Immigrant Populations.” Her project examines how immigrants interpret and respond to ambiguous discrimination, especially subtle microaggressions that are not clearly identifiable as prejudice. She also discussed the concept of attributional ambiguity, which refers to the uncertainty individuals feel when they are unsure whether a negative interaction… Read more