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NATURE. THOUGHT. BEHAVIOUR.
Welcome to the Department of Psychology
Psychology delves into what makes people tick. Psychologists study the relationship between mind and behaviour by investigating the nature of thought processes and behaviours in humans and other animals.
Why major in psychology?
A major in psychology will help you develop skills in analyzing and interpreting complex material, particularly as it relates to behaviour. You will learn theories of how people interpret the world and act in it, as well as theories of human behaviour. As a psychology student, you will learn from those at the forefront of psychological research. Our faculty members are regularly published in the top journals and make an ongoing contribution to an ever-advancing field.
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Department Highlights
Like human singers, songbirds warm up their voices before a performance
If you’ve ever wondered why songbirds are seemingly much busier in the early morning hours, a new paper out of the University of Lethbridge explains the birds aren’t just singing their hearts out to welcome you to the day — rather, they’re warming their voices up for their important morning performance.
PhD student Juleyska Vazquez Cardona (MSc ’22), working with Dr. David Logue out of the Department of Psychology, says that birds warm up their voices just like human singers would before a performance. The phenomenon is known as the dawn chorus, where songbirds sing intensely during the early morning before tapering off as the morning progresses.
Proactive approach to student mental health at the heart of R.E.C. Room initiative
A student with a healthy and positive state of mind is more likely to be engaged, successful and flourishing. The University of Lethbridge’s newest strategy to enhance student mental health is the introduction of the R.E.C. Room — multi-site campus hubs designed to invite students to step away from the stress of study and research to relax their minds and connect with one another.
Unlocking the mystery - Dr. Paul Vasey’s new data analysis reveals insights into male homosexuality
A deeper analysis of a decade’s worth of data from Dr. Paul Vasey’s Comparative Sexology Lab at the University of Lethbridge has lent clarity about the influence of two separate but linked literatures on biological variables influencing male homosexuality.
Vasey, a Professor and Board of Governors Research Chair, and his team of former students (Drs. Doug VanderLaan, Scott Semenyna and Francisco Goméz Jiménez) wanted to determine if there was evidence for both the Fraternal Birth Order Effect (FBOE) and the Female Fecundity Effect (FFE) in data they collected over a decade while working in Samoa.
Shining Student Valerie Duenas
Valerie chose ULethbridge for its excellent psychology program and convenient location. The university’s course offerings and professors’ research areas inspired her to pursue her passion for psychology.
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New faculty member, Dr. Shichen Fang, explores key stages of human development
Dr. Shichen Fang, one of the newest professors in the Department of Psychology at the University of Lethbridge, has an interest for uncovering the nuances of human development and helping students connect …
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Shining Graduate Tessa Bernes
Tessa Bernes’ (BA '24) experience at the University of Lethbridge was filled with memorable moments, including her daily ritual of savouring morning coffee and breakfast at the Campus Coffee Collective.
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