Investigate the psychology of stress, coping, and resilience.
In the Social Psychophysiology Lab, we are interested in stress and coping; specifically, understanding the factors that contribute to resilience versus vulnerability to potential stressors. We measure participants’ cardiovascular responses (i.e., blood pressure, heart rate, and how much blood the heart is pumping) during potentially stressful tasks, such as giving a speech, problem solving, and interacting with others. We use these bodily responses as a way to measure participants’ psychological states while they perform the task, without having to interrupt them to ask or depend on them to accurately self-report what they are thinking or feeling.
Our current research focuses on three core topics:
As a research assistant in the Social Psychophysiology Lab, you will work as part of a team, gaining hands-on experience by running research participants through the experimental procedures and operating a variety of physiological recording equipment (no previous experience is necessary).
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Length of commitment | Two semesters |
Start time | Fall (August/September) or Spring (January/February) |
In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
Level of collaboration | Large group collaboration (4+ students) |
Benefits | Academic credit; Volunteer |
Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Mark Seery
Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
Psychology