“How do you decide to speak?” asked Brenton Cooper, associate professor of psychology. Based on findings from previous scientific research, the brain’s active neurons prompt you to open your mouth and form words; however, the process of deciding to act becomes more complex when considering what happens in the seconds before, during and after the act.

Developmental Psychology Expert Named New Chair of TCU's Department of Psychology
September 5, 2024
A professor at TCU since 2011, Naomi Ekas, Ph.D., now steps into the role of department chair of the department of psychology in the College of Science & Engineering.