Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University. As a contemporary science and applied profession, psychology represents a rational and systematic attempt to understand human behavior by studying the processes of development, perception, learning, motivation and thinking, and the relationship of these processes both to the physiological and social functioning of humans. As a psychology student you will study a broad coverage of the discipline, have the opportunity to utilize technologies and tools for research, and prepare for a graduate education or diverse career path all under the supervision of field leaders.
Department News
Psychology professor seeks to reduce the impact of LGBTQ+ stigma
Rachel Brenner is developing specific interventions that center mindfulness and self-compassion to reduce barriers to seeking mental health support and the impacts of LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
New study finds little misuse of parental alienation arguments in child custody cases
Psychology researcher finds a popular claim that parental alienation is frequently used to ignore abuse and gain child custody is unfounded.
Wielding a gun makes a shooter perceive others as wielding a gun, too
Psychology researchers have published a new set of experiments underscoring what they call the ‘gun embodiment effect.’
Podcast: Critical Suicide Theory and Research – From the Gender Paradox to Cultural Scripts
Silvia Canetto is most well-known for her research on the gender paradox of suicide, listen to this podcast where she discusses her research.
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Behavioral Sciences Office 201
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The Department of Psychology
1876 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1876
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(970) 491-6363
