All Research Programs
Psychology is a broad and interdisciplinary field, and our faculty investigate questions about human behavior, development, cognition, health, technology, work, and society. Explore research opportunities and faculty expertise across our five areas of graduate study:
Applied Developmental Psychology
Our research examines development across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on understanding and supporting children, adolescents, families, and communities.
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical research in the department examines psychological health and well-being, the prevention and treatment of psychological problems, and the factors that influence behavior and mental health.
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
Faculty and students investigate the biological and neural mechanisms underlying behavior, cognition, learning, memory, perception, decision-making, and human performance.
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Human Factors and Applied Cognition
Research in human factors and applied cognition explores how people interact with technology, systems, and environments, with the goal of improving safety, usability, performance, and human well-being.
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Research in industrial-organizational psychology examines behavior in the workplace, including leadership, teams, personnel selection, organizational health, quantitative methods, and work and family issues.
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Research Across Disciplines
Psychology is a hub discipline that connects research across fields. Our faculty collaborate with researchers throughout George Mason University and beyond, contributing to multidisciplinary centers and institutes focused on areas such as brain-body interactions, human-machine partnerships, biohealth, digital innovation, and sustainability.
These collaborations allow our researchers to approach complex problems from multiple perspectives and translate psychological science into meaningful solutions.