The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, as well as providing service to the community. Providing a high quality undergraduate and graduate education is central to the department's mission. The faculty's commitment to research would not be possible without the integral work by the students.

Recent news from the Department of Psychology

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Will my high screen time harm my executive function?

Research suggests that screen time isn’t as harmful to working memory in digital natives

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Department of Psychology holds pinning ceremony

Students graduating with a specialization in Behavior Analysis were recognized

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Grace Church congregation donates $500,000 to University to build mental health service capacity in Northern Nevada

Funding will support training for future mental health experts