Two Videos on YouTube
an interview about my approach to teaching
a video about experimental design made by my students
Current Courses
Psych 101: Introduction to Developmental Psychology
This is an undergraduate-level introduction to developmental psychology covering a variety of topics, including prenatal, cognitive, and social development.
Psych 110: Junior Honors Seminar
This is a required class for the Psychology Honors Program. UCSD professors from many different areas of psychology discuss their research with students.
Psych 194a, 194b, and 194c: Honors Thesis
This is a required series of classes for the Psychology Honors Program. Students take part in a weekly research seminar in the fall and carry out a three-quarter research project under the supervision of a faculty member. This project forms the basis of the Senior Honors Thesis.
Psych 213: Professional Procedures and Survival in Psychology
This graduate-level course, co-taught with Mark Appelbaum, covers basic issues associated with a career in psychology. We will address topics such as getting and keeping a job, dealing with journal editors, and writing a successful grant application. We will also discuss professional ethics in relation to each topic.
Form to request a letter of recommendation, in a pdf file.