Research is an essential part of the Department of Psychology. Currently there are many different kinds of research studies being conducted in our department, on such topics as cognition, social behavior, color perception, spatial relations, and learning and memory. The advancement of psychology depends on research requiring the participation of investigators, research assistants, and human subjects participants. The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University provides many opportunities for individuals to become involved in the research process.
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Department News
Benefits of nature: By any measure, Colorado values outdoor recreation
Outdoor recreation is worth a lot to Colorado, and not just in the income and jobs it creates. Coloradans derive significant value from outdoor recreation and report health benefits from spending time outdoors.
Research shows stress about personal finances may make leaders abusive in workplace
New research from Colorado State University shows that workplace leaders who are financially stressed are more likely to be abusive toward their subordinates – particularly if the leader is a man.
Ask the Expert: Anxiety’s Impact on Memory
Psychology graduate student, Mickey Rice, answers questions about her research on anxiety’s impact on prospective memory for college students.
Déjà vu: A paranormal phenomenon or a memory tool for your brain?
What exactly is déjà vu? And why does it happen? CSU Psychology Professor Anne Cleary, who researches human memory and specifically déjà vu, recently spoke with The Audit podcast about what this memory phenomenon is — and what it isn’t.