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PSYCHOLOGY LAB
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Research is conducted in 118 Founders Hall (look for the red wall). Most of the studies you are encouraged to participate in as Psychology 100 students will take place here. Other research is conducted outside of the lab - in natural settings, in the field, online, or even as take home surveys. |
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The Psychology Lab is also available for upper-level Psychology students to use for quiet study space. The lab is typically open Mon-Fri 9-5 (hours vary each term). |
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STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
To become an RA, contact a professor working in an area that interests you:
Dr. Amy Brunell
My primary area of research concerns personality in interpersonal contexts. Recently I have been focusing my studies on investigating the personality variable, narcissism, and how it relates to interpersonal contexts, such as leadership and interpersonal transgressions. I have also been studyin how personality is associated with relationship behaviors such as self-disclosure and sexual behavior in dating relationships. Link to Dr. Brunell's Webpage
Dr. Melissa Buelow
My research interests lie in three main areas: 1) understanding the predictors of real-world risk-taking behaviors; 2) assessment of executive functions and other cognitive abilities; and 3) the utility and validity of psychological and neuropsychological assessment measures. I conduct research with college student samples, looking at the influence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, previous concussion/head injury, and other factors on these variables. In addition, I am interested in the cognitive and affective/mood components of Parkinson’s disease and how they can affect quality of life. Link to Dr. Buelow's Webpage
Dr. Julie Hupp
My research involves studying the cognitive development of infants and preschoolers. More specifically, I investigate how the typical young child begins to understand and use different aspects of language (e.g., inflections, verbs, etc.). Link to Dr. Hupp's Webpage
Dr. Melissa Jungers
My main research goal is to understand how people communicate in auditory domains. Within this theme of human communication, my research interests fall into three related categories: 1) memory for complex auditory sequences, 2) perception and production systems, and 3) language and music parallels. Link to Dr. Jungers' Webpage
Dr. Marilee Martens
My research interests involve studying individuals with Williams syndrome, which is a genetic disorder which causes cognitive delay, a hypersociable personality, relative strengths in language and music, and significant delays in visuospatial and math abilities. My Ph.D. research involved comprehensive psychological testing and structural MRI imaging of individuals with Williams syndrome (and controls) and investigating the relationship between the cognitive, behavioral, and neuroanatomical features of this syndrome. My current research efforts are intervention based in an effort to improve the quality of life for individuals with Williams syndrome. Link to Dr. Martens' Webpage
Dr. Bradley Okdie
As a social psychologist, I have two main areas of research: 1) I study the effects of new technology on interpersonal relationships and 2) social influence. I conduct studies using new technologies to aid in understanding topics such as impression formation, impression management, and personality. I also conduct studies on how individuals influence one another under the domains of vividness in persuasion, online persuasion, and the stacking of persuasion strategies. Link to Dr. Okdie's Webpage
Dr. Sara Staats
Much of my research is associated with an interest in well-being. Hope and future time perspective are areas that I have researched both experimentally and with the use of qualitative methods. Other areas of research involve older women, the human-animal bond, creativity and emotion. Link to Dr. Staats' Webpage