Encouragement and reassurance from a trusted romantic partner can ease the body's response to pain during childbirth and other acute episodes, research by a Penn State Behrend professor shows.
Encouragement and reassurance from a trusted romantic partner can ease some women's perceptions of acute pain, according to research by Carol Wilson, an associate professor of psychology at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The effect can be measured as a physical response, including a decreased heart rate.
Penn State Behrend will hold its annual spring admissions open house for prospective students on April 1. A Student Information Fair, admissions and financial aid information session, walking tour of campus, lab demonstrations, a complimentary lunch, and more will be offered.
Ally Burke (Class of 2016) says her favorite moment on the court was scoring 1,000 points and breaking the program record for most points scored in a single season.
Dan Simon (Class of 2015) says his favorite moment in the pool "was when I stood on the podium to receive my award after I placed 5th at the NCAA National Championships in the 100 backstroke."
