Dr. William Pedersen |
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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).
PSY
210
Introduction to Statistics
PSY
350I
Psychology and Contemporary
Social Issues
PSY 411/511
Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
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
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