Research Programs In Psychology
The faculty of the Department of Psychology at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø conducts research in several core areas of experimental psychology, providing 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in our degree programs with training and experience in cutting edge research approaches and methods. Graduate 51³Ô¹ÏÍø engage directly in research as a part of earning their advanced degrees. Selected undergraduate psychology 51³Ô¹ÏÍø may also participate in research activities. Find out more aboutÌý Undergraduate Research Opportunities here!
To learn more about the specific research projects of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Psychology faculty choose one of the core areas listed belowÌý
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Ìý The Cognitive Psychology group at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is concerned with how the brain controls the mind and behavior. The faculty offers research programs focusing on attention, perception, memory and cognitive development. Faculty in the program are affiliated with a number of neuroscience programs at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, including the Brain Institute and Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences. William Alexander, Gizelle Anzures, Ìý Elan Barenholtz,Ìý Kevin Darby,Ìý Sang Wook Hong,Ìý Alan Kersten,Ìý Teresa Wilcox Ìý |
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Faculty within the Department of Psychology who focuses on human development are engaged in high profile research on topics central to healthy development, risk, and resilience. Developmental psychology at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø embraces international, interdisciplinary collaboration with laboratories throughout Europe, North and South America, and Asia. We proudly host graduate 51³Ô¹ÏÍø from all backgrounds, from all corners of the globe.Ìý Ìý |
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Ìý The Behavioral Neuroscience group at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is broadly interested in understanding brain - behavior relationships by investigating neural circuits, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie complex behavior. Our behavioral neuroscience labs utilize a variety of techniques including neuropharmacological (drug and chemogenetic), neurophysiological (in vivo recording of neuronal ensembles, local field potentials, and EEG), computational modeling, optogenetics, and immunohistochemical analyses, as well as numerous behavioral tasks. Much of the research in this area is conducted using a number of model systems, from humans to laboratory rodents. Department of Psychology faculty conducting behavioral neuroscience research at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are all members ofÌý |
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Ìý TheÌýSocial PsychologyÌýprogram prepares 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for professional careers as researchers, teachers, program evaluators, and consultants in the field of social psychology. The program provides training in both theoretically-oriented basic research and problem-oriented applied research. Coursework provides 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with an education in a broad range of areas including classic and contemporary issues in social psychology, methodological and statistical approaches to psychological research. Graduate 51³Ô¹ÏÍø develop further expertise in a specific area or areas of personality and social psychology through hands-on research. Michael Maniaci,ÌýAndrzej Nowak,ÌýGeoffrey Wetherell,ÌýRobin Vallacher |