| Message from the Chair
Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Department Chair Rick Straub shares his thoughts about about the psychology discipline in this new Psychology Newsletter. Enjoy mini-interviews with our Psychology faculty, staff, students, and alumni and our recap of news, events, and accomplishments from the 2014-2015 academic year!
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| And congratulations to our 2015-16 top students: Christopher Urbanik, Nataliya Merzhvynska, Alicia Sevon, Najat Nahshal, Luciana Wieckowski, Nic Jones, Mustafa Abdullah, Michelle Paul, Rachel Howes and Jennifer Botsick.
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| Faculty News
Assistant Professor Brenda Whitehead (left) shares information on her research, “Think Healthy, Live Healthy.” In this section, you'll also find news on new faculty, promotion and tenure, research, publications and presentations.
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| Student Research
During a three and a half week trip to Madagascar, the lemur population of Maromizaha forest was observed by a team of students, including psychology student Jessica Ringel, and local guides. Using transect lines, they gained a better understanding of the number of species to which it is home.
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Student Clubs
Students majoring in psychology may be interested in joining one of these organizations.
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| Psychology Undergrad Alumni Spotlight
Just who is a typical Psychology graduate? The simple answer is that there is no such person. Our alumni have a diverse range of skills, talents, experiences, and goals. By “spotlighting” someone every newsletter, we hope to introduce you to our diverse group of alums ... and maybe you'll see a familiar face.
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MS in Psychology Program Information- Click here for survey results from our alumni.
- Interested in applying? Details can be found here.
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Master of Clinical Health Psychology students gather at a summer event.
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| What our psychology students think are the "Top 10 Myths" about psychology and psychologists
- Psych is easy.
- You can’t do anything with a Psych degree.
- You can only become a therapist.
- Everything is obvious.
- Psychology isn’t real science.
- Psychologists are psychic/mind-readers.
- Psychologists only deal with “mental” or “crazy” people.
- There is only one type of psychology.
- Counseling is just talking.
- You can become a psychologist with a bachelor’s degree.
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| TO OUR 2015-16 Honor Scholar! Jessica Gaskin, Psychology 2014-15 Honor Scholars! Shelby Wilson, Psychology Alexandria Williams, Behavioral Science
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| Psychology Students Fall 2014=56, Winter 2015=81, Summer 2015=39.
Undergraduate Research Presentations during 2015 = 41 SI Leaders for the 2014-2015 academic year = 24. Fall 2015 SI Leaders = 15. Click here for an interview with the SI program supervisor Deborah Roundtree.
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| Contact Us:
Department of Behavioral Sciences College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters University of Michigan-Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Road Dearborn, MI 48128 Updated March 2016
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