Dr. William Pedersen

Professor
Department of Psychology
California State University, Long Beach

Office Rm PSY 231
Phone/Voicemail (562) 985-5010
wpederse@csulb.edu

Education

Education:

Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2002
Social Psychology
M.A., University of Southern California, 1998
Social Psychology
B.A., Seattle University, 1994
Psychology - Summa Cum Laude
Humanities - Summa Cum Laude

Research:

My research is primarily focused on factors that impact aggressive behavior and violence. I am interested in a variety of personality factors including trait rumination, narcissism, impulsivity, attachment style, and religiosity. I have also investigated a variety of situational factors that impact aggression including rumination, social support, power restoration, alcohol priming, and drug use. A related line of research investigates the impact of trait displaced aggression on romantic relationships, life satisfaction, and both mental and physical health. Finally, I have smaller research programs in the areas of both intergroup relations and evolutionary psychology (specifically gender differences in mating strategies).

Publications:

List of Publications

List of Professional Presentations

Courses Taught:

PSY 210
Introduction to Statistics

PSY 350I
Psychology and Contemporary Social Issues

PSY 351: Social Psychology

PSY 411/511
Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments

Affiliations and Awards:

Professional Memberships: Association for Psychological Science
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
International Society for Research on Aggression
Behavioral and Brain Sciences Associate
Society of Experimental Social Psychology

Honorary Societies: Psi Chi
Phi Kappa Phi

Awards and Fellowships
    Most Inspirational Professor Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2010
    Outstanding Faculty Mentor for Student Engagement in Research, Scholarly or Creative Activities,
            California State University, Long Beach, 2008
    Most Valuable Professor Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2007
    Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2001
    Valentine Dissertation Fellow, University of Southern California, 2001
    University Pre-Doctoral Fellow, University of Southern California, 1997-1999; 2000-2001
    Haynes Endowment Fellow, University of Southern California, 1996-1997; 1999-2000
    Presidents Award, Seattle University, 1994
    Gaffney Award, Department of Psychology, Seattle University, 1994
    Cousineau Award, Seattle University, 1994
    Outstanding Senior Award, Seattle University, 1994
    Student Life Award, Matteo Ricci College, Seattle University, 1993
    Naef Scholar, Seattle University, 1992-1994
    Presidential Scholar, Seattle University, 1990-1994

Other Interests:

    Basketball
    Hiking
    Movies
    Water skiing