Research Interests
- Social Influence
- Environmental Psychology
- Psychology of Happiness.
Links of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1993
BA, Auburn University, 1983
Selected Publications
Allen, J. B., (2017). The psychology of happiness in the modern world: A social psychological approach. Springer Publishing Company, New York.
Recent Classes Taught
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (Psyc 251)
Environmental Psychology (Psyc 275)
Psychology of Happiness (Psyc 278)
Social Psychology (Psyc 350)
Selected Topics: Misinformation (Psyc 390)
Advanced Research in Psychology: Environmental Attitudes (Psyc 452)
Classes
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PSYC 350: Social Psychology
A study of the behavior of the individual in the social context, with attention to leadership and small group phenomena, social motivation, attitudes and attitude change. Selected research techniques in social psychology.
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PSYC 397: Undergraduate Research Seminar
This course provides experience in formulating research projects and applying research techniques in psychology through participation in a faculty-supervised research project and a student-faculty research seminar.