Psychophysiological basis of attitudes. Social functions of emotion. Self-cognition and coping. Sex, intimacy, and marital communication. Computer models of social reasoning and behavior.
Students have many opportunities to become involved in research early in their graduate career.
There is a weekly colloquium series, and several groups meet weekly to discuss current research. Applications Coping with naturally occurring stressful events. Managing change in business settings. Real-life decision making processes. Norman Miller, Ph.D. , Mendel Silberberg Professor in Social Psychology.