Faculty and students in the Social Area work on a range of research questions such as how do peers influence teen decisions? Or how does the cerebellum modulate the cortex to give rise to complex social behavior? Many of our faculty collaborate with researchers in the department as well as researchers in other departments across the university including Computer Science and Business.
A list of Social Psychology faculty is given below. Faculty research areas can be subdivided into two clusters based on methodology:
Social Psychology (focus on behavioral paradigms)
Social and Affective Cognitive Neuroscience (includes using fMRI, non-invasive brain stimulation, and EEG)
Some Social faculty are also part of the Cognition & Neuroscience Area or the Developmental Area. Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore faculty web pages to get a closer look at the research topics that are currently being investigated. A strong fit between an applicant’s research interests and those of a specific faculty member is a very important aspect of the admissions process.
- For more information see the Cognition & Neuroscience, Developmental, and Social Areas FAQ
- For information on how to apply to the Social Psychology program, please visit the Psychology Graduate Bulletin.
For further information or questions concerning the Doctoral Program in Social Psychology, contact Dr. Johanna Jarcho:
