LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – You’ve heard the slogan, “Somebody’s got to win. Might as well be you.” But the fact is, you probably won’t win the $800 million dollar Powerball Saturday. But people play anyway. Why? Here’s a psychological reasoning.“When we get excited about the lottery, or the possibility of this happening it’s the amygdala part of the brain that’s kind of lighting up like a Christmas tree,” says Larry Vaughan, a licensed professional clinical counselor. Vaughan says it’s normal to have these feelings.“We are social creatures, and so when a group of people >>>

Alison Bomba, a longtime Frederick County resident, has moved her private psychology practice from Howard County to 5301 Buckeystown Pike. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults.

Do you ever feel like you're an easy mark for sales people, fundraisers, and just about anybody that wants something from you? If so, you're not alone. Why we often succumb to the various pitches, please, and persuasive talk is, in fact, a whole are of academic study often referred to as the psychology of compliance. A grasp of a few basic concepts from this discipline can produce big rewards no matter which side of the buy/sell equation you're on. One of the best reads in this field of study is by compliance practitioner Robert Cialdini. Back in 1984, he wrote his first edition of "Influence: >>>

Roger P. Greenberg, PhD, has been selected to receive the 2016 American Psychological Association Career award for distinguished contributions to education and training in psychology.

Greenberg is a distinguished professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate Medical University.

The award will be formally presented at the association's national convention in Denver over the summer.