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Psychology Department

Humans have long studied behavior and examined its effects, culminating in the modern combination we have today of clinical and experimental Psychology. Psychology explores some of the most fascinating questions relating to human and animal behavior and the mind.

The Southwestern Psychology Department seeks to provide students with a rich, broad background in psychology. We emphasize the position that psychology is first a science, and then a profession and work to prepare students for success in any avenue of the field. You may choose to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a major in Psychology. Selecting to minor in Psychology can complement work towards other degrees.

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  • Traci Giuliano, professor of psychology, recently had a paper titled “The reverse double standard in perceptions of student-teacher sexual relationships: The role of gender, initiation, and power published in the Journal of Social
    Psychology    . Student co-authors on the paper included 2008 graduate Braden Ackley and 2009 graduates Patrick Egan and Jenny Howell.

  • Traci Giuliano, professor of psychology, and 2007 graduate Sarah Gomillion recently had a paper titled “The influence of media  role models on gay, lesbian, and bisexual identity” published in the Journal of Homosexuality. Giuliano and 2009 graduate Jenny Howell recently had a paper titled “The effects of expletive use and team gender on perceptions of coaching effectiveness” published in the Journal of Sport Behavior.

  • Sarah Gomillion (‘07), and Traci Giuliano, professor of psychology, had a paper titled, “The influence of media role models on gay, lesbian, and bisexual identity” published in the Journal of Homosexuality.

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