Psychology Activities
The events on this list are approved Psychology Activities for all psychology classes. One activity may be credited to several classes. For activities not listed here, please obtain approval from your professor before attending. Below is the psychology activity form that can be used to report all of your psychology activities.
PSYC Activity Approval
Psychology activities must be approved by the department. Please email the Department of Psychology, if you are interested in having an activity considered for approval. All requests for psychology activities must be submitted in writing at least fourteen days before the event to be reviewed. Submission of an event does not assume approval.
Participate in Research for Psychology Activities
The Influence of Texting on Perceived Warmth: The Role of Punctuation and Emoji
Feelings of Loneliness as a Predictor for the Type of Social Media Use in College Students: Mixed Methods Study
Grace, Relational Resilience, and the Role of Divine Forgiveness.
The Relationship Between Social Media Use, Mindfulness, and Loneliness in College Students
Impact of College Student’s Experiences on Connection and Well-Being
Cyclical Relationships and Attachment
February
Managing Conflict in the Workplace: Presented by Psi Chi Honor Society
- Date – Monday, February 19, 2024
- Location – DH 4412
- Time – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host – Psi Chi Honor Society
- Description – In the workplace, conflict is inevitable. This event will discuss how conflict in the workplace is caused and what it looks like. We will also discuss what can be done to prevent conflict or resolve it once it exists using real-world examples. This activity will count for 1 PSYC Activity Credit
PSYC 499: Internship with Dr. Kevin Conner – PSYC Majors Only!
- Date- Monday, February 26, 2024
- Location – DH 4412
- Time- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Host- Dr. Kevin Conner and CSER Team
- Description- This event is to provide much needed information on the elusive internship that often catches students off guard. It is not your normal run of the mill registration process. As well, it is not something you just do at the last minute. We will discuss the application process, the deadlines, the course expectations, and the opportunities that students have had in their internship. This is much needed information for PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS only!
March
The Pathway to Forgiveness: by Jichan Kim, PhD
- Date- March 5, 2024
- Location- DH 4412
- Time- 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host- Department of Psychology & CSER workers
- Description- Christians understand the importance of forgiveness, but Christians are not necessarily better forgivers. In this talk, Dr. Kim will discuss the Process Model of Forgiveness, which is scientifically supported to show improvement in forgiveness and psychological well-being. Attendees will learn about what forgiveness is, how to go about forgiving (four phases), and what science has discovered about the effects of forgiveness on human well-being.
Need a Job or Internship?: Presented by Audra Kopp from The Career Center
- Date- March 21, 2024
- Location- DH 4412
- Time- 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host- CSER Student Worker team
- Description- This presentation will cover the necessary steps it takes to land a top job or internship within the Behavioral Science Field. The highlights will cover exploring career paths, building a resume, networking with employers, and how LU Career Services can help with the entire searching process.
safeTALK – Suicide Alertness for Everyone
- Date – March 25, 2024
- Location – DH 1184
- Time – 6:00-9:30 p.m. – This is a 3 1/2 hour training and this training can only accommodate 30 participants. Email Dr. Conner as spots are limited.
- Host – Dr. Kevin Conner
- Description – Everyone can help prevent suicide. Being ready to help could save a life. Learn to reach out to someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide, and connect with further support.
Academic Success Center Workshop – Memorization
- Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
- Location: DH 1284
- Time 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Dan Berkenkemper
- Description: This presentation discusses techniques for long-term retention and large-scale memorization. We will explain the importance of spaced repetition for long-term retention. We will also discuss the Leitner System, a flashcard system that is often used in conjunction with spaced repetition for memorizing large amounts of information.
April
Mental Health Effects of Pornography: Presented by Psi Chi Honor Society
- Date – April 9, 2024
- Location – DH 4412
- Time – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host – Psi Chi Honor Society
- Description – As porn becomes increasingly normalized, education on its well-documented harms becomes increasingly important. This event seeks to provide individuals with the information and resources to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using science, facts, and personal accounts. This activity will count for 1 PSYC Activity Credit.
Criminal Minds Case Study: Presented by Club Psych
- Date – April 11, 2024
- Location – DH 4412
- Time – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host – Club Psych
- Description – Join Club Psych as we compete to solve criminal case study puzzles and learn more about criminal psychology along the way. Fastest correct answers will receive prizes, and we will collectively go over the final solutions!
safeTALK – Suicide Alertness for Everyone
- Date – April 15, 2024
- Location – DH 1184
- Time – 6:00-9:30 p.m. – This is a 3 1/2 hour training and this training can only accommodate 30 participants. Email Dr. Conner as spots are limited.
- Host – Dr. Kevin Conner
- Description – Everyone can help prevent suicide. Being ready to help could save a life. Learn to reach out to someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide, and connect with further support.
“Neurofeedback: Transforming Mental Health Paradigms through EEG-based Assessment and Treatment (and watching TV)
- Date – April 16, 2024
- Location – DeMoss 4412
- Time: 6:30pm – 7:30 p.m.
- Host – Department of Psychology
- Description – The whispering winds of change are rustling in the mental health world. As interest and understanding grows in the interconnected roles of brain function, behavior, and the emergence of negative symptoms, is it possible to reconceptualize psychopathology? Do we need to rethink broad, imprecise, diagnostic categories that flounder to describe with specificity and reliability? And can we assume this different way of thinking might produce alternative treatments that transcend coping with and covering up problem symptoms such that we might (and dare we say!) actually cure mental health disorders? The answer is Yes. This presentation will describe how QEEG neuroanalysis is able to conceptualize the nature and etiology of symptoms clearly and accurately, beyond DSM categories. It will then provide an overview of neurofeedback, including the role of neuroplasticity, mechanisms of change, practical applications and considerations for clinicians, and treatment efficacy. Discussion with Q&A as time permits.
Psychology Internship and Work-Study Panel
- Date – April 18th, 2024
- Location – DH 4412
- Time – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Host – Club Psych
- Description – Join Club Psych as we introduce a panel of local internship and work-study coordinators. Hear about local internship and work opportunities, and get the chance to ask questions for more information!