My academic work began with undergraduate studies at York University and then postgraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario. At Western, my PhD research tested social psychological implications of the idea that people treat their human values (e.g., helpfulness, equality) as truisms and never interrogate the values directly.
Since then, I have examined diverse topics in social psychology. This work has included a number of projects on values, prejudice, family relationships, and attitudes toward children, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Templeton Foundation. In addition to publishing this work in academic articles and book chapters, I have also attempted to summarise the broader literatures on values and attitudes by completing a book on values, The Psychology of Values, and co-writing three editions of a textbook on attitudes, The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change (with Geoff Haddock, Cardiff University, and Bas Verplanken, Unive
Still, laughter, like your relationships and sleep habits, can play a strong complementary role. If you are looking for anything that can help you fight the aging process, increase happiness and make you feel good, laughter deserves a place on your checklist of healthy practices.
The physiological benefits
According to the American Physiological Society, William Fry, a psychology professor at Stanford University, was a pioneering investigator who pursued laughter and healing as a field of study and created the term gelotology, the study of laughter. His landmark studies on the physiological processes that occur during laughter provided evidence and mechanistic insights for the positive physiological impact of humor, which paved the path for future investigation. It is now well documented and generally accepted that human emotions interact with the mind and body in complex and powerful ways that impact your health.
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Two New Directors Join AAM’s Board
May 5, 2021
At its April meeting, the AAM board of directors welcomed two new members to its ranks: Connie Chen from AbbVie, representing advertisers, and Jennifer Litterick from EnsembleIQ, representing Canadian periodicals. Learn more about Chen and Litterick and the experience they bring to the AAM board.
Connie Chen, AbbVie
Chen leads consumer marketing for BOTOX Chronic Migraine, overseeing strategic planning and execution for the largest BOTOX therapeutic indication. As a veteran marketing executive, Chen spent over 10 years at Disney launching new immersive experiences including the first-ever Disney theme park in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort. Prior to joining AbbVie, Chen made her mark in the beauty industry where she re-introduced a cult classic color cosmetics brand to a new generation of consumers.