psychology Archives - UNF Spinnaker

The phenomenon of helicopter parenting: How students and their parents can work together to fix it

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor • Aug 9, 2019

The main goal for parents is to provide love and security to their children so that when they leave the nest they’re prepared to confront the real world on their own. But what happens when parents can’t...

UNF Psychology Professor Reveals How Patient Certain Cultures are

Tristan Reyes • Apr 21, 2018

UNF Psychology professor, Dominik Guess, conducted a study regarding patience in everyday life. The study revealed the cultural differences between people from France, Germany and Romania, when they...

Student arrested for child pornography

Cassidy Alexander • Sep 22, 2016

A UNF student will make his first appearance in court Friday morning on child pornography charges. Neal D. Buckles is currently in jail, unable to bond out after being arrested Thursday afternoon. The...

Professor spotlight: Psychology professor awarded Distinguished Professor Award

Brenda Zelaya • Sep 6, 2016

For a German student and now psychology professor, choosing a career path was not an easy task. This uncertainty was stirred because he couldn’t figure out what really moved him. But-- something changed. He...

The “get it done” drug

Emelia Hitchner • Oct 15, 2013

Adderall is no longer just a drug to treat ADD, now it’s treating College.

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Best Waitress balances school, breakfast plates

Spinnaker • Oct 21, 2011

Best Waitress - A UNF student won Best Waitress from Folio Weekly’s annual Best of Jax poll. Find out more about her and her win.

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Gov. Rick Scott on Anthropology

Spinnaker • Oct 21, 2011

Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s prodigal son, is at it again.

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UNF professor remains in jail

Spinnaker • Oct 18, 2011

UNF professor Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Ruiz remains in jail on charges of sexual battery with a female minor, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Life can be rich with help from others

Spinnaker • Oct 5, 2010

With a heart for humanity, Valerie Mathias finds a life-long passion for helping others.

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Faculty Association cancels psychology master’s program

Spinnaker • Mar 30, 2010

Despite argument from the UNF Psychology Department, the UNF Faculty Association voted Feb. 4 to terminate the Master of Arts and Counseling Psychology program, one of only two master's degree programs the department offers.

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