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Psychology

About The Psychological Science MS

Psychological Science utilizes scientific methods to study human and nonhuman behavior.   Experimental psychologists work in a wide variety of settings including colleges, universities, research centers, government, and private businesses.

 
Our faculty and graduate students work on a variety of research topics, including:
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Health Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Human Memory and Learning
  • Gender Issues
  • Animal Behavior, including Primate Behavior
  • Violence and Aggression
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

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