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Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is represented by faculty at three FAU campuses (Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter). The Department of Psychology maintains a research-intensive graduate program, offering the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Experimental Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Psychology. We service over 2100 undergraduate majors as well. Our award-winning and internationally renowned faculty conduct research in four core areas of Psychology: Cognitive Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Neuroscience, and Social/Personality Psychology. Students in our program undergo rigorous academic and research training and have gone on to successful careers in both academia and industry.

Part of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the department maintains close links with the Center for Complex Systems, with many faculty maintaining dual appointments. The department is among the most successful in the college in obtaining external funding and enjoys a strong national and international profile.

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Undergraduate Psychology Degree Program Ranked
Undergraduate Psychology Degree Program Ranked in ‘U.S. News’ for First Time
The Schmidt College of Science’s undergraduate psychology program placed No. 234 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of top undergraduate programs in the country. This marks the first time in the program’s history to ever be included in the prestigious report.
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Alumnus Spotlight: Nate Shanok
Alumnus Spotlight: Nate Shanok, ’20, ‘17
Two-time Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumni Nate Shanok most recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2020, with a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and a focus in behavioral neuroscience.
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Monica Rosselli Recognized with HNS Lifetime Achievement Award
Monica Rosselli Recognized with HNS Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Psychology, Monica Rosselli, Ph.D., was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Neuropsychology Award by the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS). This award honors outstanding leaders and scholars who have made a significant contribution to the neuropsychology field over their lifetime.
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Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities
Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities
Children who hear a language other than English at home currently make up more than 25 percent of the school-aged population in the United States.
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Political Apathy Spreads From Parents to Adolescent Children
Political Apathy Spreads From Parents to Adolescent Children
Study findings point to a promising new avenue of raising political participation among young voters: targeting the political attitudes of those with whom they are close, particularly their parents.
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New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products
New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products
A study by FAU researcher and collaborators shows customers’ adoption of new products is centered around four groups of people.
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All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
Risky play, such as climbing high into a tree, helps protect children from developing phobias and reduces future anxiety by boosting self-confidence to deal with emergencies.
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Copy-cat? Study Explores Conformity in Children With Few Friends
Copy-cat? Study Explores Conformity in Children With Few Friends
Study findings reveal that the total number of friends that a child has is not the issue. What matters is whether or not the child has fewer friends than the partner.
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Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
It has long been known that most children report that most of their friends are in the same classroom. We now know that they are probably seated nearby.
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