Insights from Psychological Science

How Stress Shapes Decisions

Gather insights and practical takeaways from experts in the field of psychological science on a variety of topics related to your mind, behavior, and health.

This talk, "Under Pressure: How Stress Shapes Decisions", will cover the basics of what stress does to the brain and body, and how that impacts the ways in which we make decisions. It will highlight research showing how stress can shift what we pay attention to, speed up thinking, influence the strategies we use to make choices, and more. 

This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

This event will be livestreamed. Watch it here →

About the presenter

Zach Gray, M.A, is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the experimental psychology program. He is from Austin, TX, earned his B.A. in Psychology at Hendrix College, and is a proud Colombian. Among other things, Zach’s research interests include understanding how factors such as stress influence people’s social and political decision-making.

For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

Upcoming events