Speakers 2009-2010

Date

Speaker/Institution

Topic

Remarks

Oct. 23

Dr. Dennis Proffitt
University of Virginia
Department of Psychology

Perception viewed as a phenotypic expression

Abstract

Nov. 27

Dr. Martin Fischer
The University of Dundee
School of Psychology

Spatial associations of numbers - Their origin and purpose

Abstract

Dec. 11

Dr. Shannon Johnson
Dalhousie University
Department of Psychology

Information Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorders: New Insights from Mathematical Modeling Techniques

Abstract

Jan. 15

Dr. Jenny Saffran
University of Wisconsin
Department of Psychology

Infant language acquisition: Beyond nature versus nurture

Abstract

Feb. 26

Dr. Derek Mitchell
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
University of Western Ontario

A little attention goes a long way:  Top-down contributions to decision making, emotion, regulation, and awareness in the human brain

Abstract

Mar. 5

Dr. Clyde Hertzman
University of British Columbia
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)

Early human development as a social determinant of health

Abstract

Mar. 26

Dr. Joshua Green
Harvard University
Department of Psychology

Of trolleys and cheaters:  Automatic and controlled in moral judgment

Abstract

Apr. 16

Dr. David Nussbaum
University of Toronto - Scarborough
Department of Psychology

A closer look at executive function and decision-making: Are there distinct cognitive, motivational and emotional systems?

Abstract

Apr. 23

Dr. Rick Goffin
University of Western Ontario
Department of Psychology

Comparative judgments and the validity of ratings of others and self-ratings

Abstract

Apr. 30

Dr. Alice Isen
Cornell University
Department of Psychology

Positive affect facilitates flexible thinking and effective problem solving: Broad and narrow focus as needed

Abstract