A Sense of Purpose Promotes Cognitive Health
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 41 percent increase. As the U.S. population grows…
Senior Spotlight: Angelina Thalheimer (’25 Psychology) – From Classroom to Conference Stage: A Chapman Journey Fueled by Mentorship, Research, and Purpose
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I’m an undergraduate instructional assistant (UGIA) under Dr. David Frederick in the Psychology department…
Why Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing
As human beings, we often fall prey to all-or-nothing thinking. The American Psychological Association defines this as dichotomous thinking—the tendency to interpret experiences in terms of polar opposites: good or…