Research is the central focus of the program.
Students are required to be involved in research at all times during their graduate training. This involvement begins with a high degree of structure as new students join ongoing faculty research projects. Over time, students take on greater responsibility for projects depending on their research interests and their ability to manage projects independently. O psychology is carried on as a team operation in which faculty, more advanced graduate students, and less advanced graduate students work together on common projects with each level contributing appropriately. Research projects conducted by graduate students and faculty include both laboratory studies and field projects.