Social Psychology Program Faculty Craig A. Anderson Brad. Gerrard Frederick X. Gibbons Stephanie Madon Daniel W. Russell Gary L. Wells Overview and Philosophy Social psychology is the study of how people think about, influence, and relate to others. Accordingly, social psychologists study a broad array of problems and topics, such as attitudes, aggression, social comparison, risk-taking, eyewitness memory, gender issues, close relationships, and health problems.
Social psychology is an empirically-oriented field with a strong theoretical foundation.
The ISU Social Psychology Program provides its students with the skills necessary to pursue careers in both academic and applied settings. General psychology, basic and applied social psychology, and research methods in social psychology. Much of this training occurs informally, between students and members of the social psychology faculty. All faculty in the program share an interest in both basic and applied research. The program prides itself on being able to provide the resources and environment that allow graduate students to immerse themselves in research of common interest to both the student and the faculty member.