The power of stress.
Concordia in the news
Posted on December 1, 2016
Researchers in the news
The scholarly work of Concordia faculty and researchers informs and improves society on many issues that affect our daily lives. Visit the Research section to read news stories involving research at Concordia, or read the most recent items here:
- News is circulating of new Concordia research on student performance, led by Erin Barker, professor of psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science and member of the Centre for Research in Human Development. The study, published in Developmental Psychology, describes how occasional negative moods, notably from stress around exam time, can positively impact students' grades: Medical Xpress, Health Medicine Network, Science Blog, True Viral News.