Kid on skateboard

Trying Something New

Whenever humans try something new a few things happen.  Our entire bodies and minds get involved in the process of the new thing, whether we are learning a new language, trying a new sport, starting a new job or going back to school.  Our bodies and minds are aware of the ‘newness’ and may make…

Tim Duncun

Basketball Legend and Psychological Reseacher?!

San Antonio Mayor has declared Thursday, July 21st as “Tim Duncan Day” You may know Tim Duncan as a San Antonio Spurs basketball legend, five-time NBA champion, or the greatest power forward in NBA history, but did you know he was also once involved in the world of academic psychology? You may also wonder why…

The Secret Origin of Pokémon Go

Yes, Pokémon games are so classic that Nintendo has had to release a new series every couple years, however in the past these games have always used RPG-style game-play that doesn’t require any physicality. So what happened with this new Pokémon Go that has people moving around, bringing players together, driving up Nintendo stocks and even making Google money?…