PSY 357 Changes across the menstrual cycle
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
James Pennebaker, Ph.D.
Contact:
Diana Fleischman dfleischman@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
Two studies on completely unexplored aspects of female psychology and medicine are being conducted. Both explore the influence of different hormone levels by menstrual phase. In one study word usage is studied using the Pennebaker’s linguistic analysis tool and in the other dietary preferences and other physiological aspects of women’s health are explored in light of medical knowledge and evolutionary hypotheses.
Qualifications:
We need students who are motivated and interested in social psychology, and the biology and psychology of women to help do research on language usage, dietary preferences and other medical information. Assistants must be available to come into the SEA building at least 5 hours a week to help conduct the study. SPSS knowledge and internet knowledge a plus.
Duties:
Research assistants will help conduct research using surveys and online data. Assistants will interact directly with the participants in collecting psychological and medical data.
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