William Pedersen
William Pedersen
Professor
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
Office: | PSY 231 |
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Email:
bill.pedersen@csulb.edu
Classes:
PSY 411/511 (Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments)
PSY 351 (Social Psychology)
PSY 110 (Introductory Statistics)
PSY 350 (Psychology and Contemporary Social Issues)
Lab:
Aggression and Intergroup Relations Lab website
Research:
My research is focused on factors that impact aggressive behavior and violence. I am interested in a variety of personality factors including trait rumination, narcissism, impulsivity, and religiosity. I have also investigated a variety of situational factors that impact aggression including collective rumination, priming aspects of religion, resource inequality, alcohol priming, and social exclusion. A related line of research investigates the impact of trait displaced aggression on romantic relationships, life satisfaction, and both mental and physical health. Please see my lab website for more information (http://www.aggression-irlab.com/).
Publications:
Affiliations and Awards:
Professional Memberships
Honorary Societies
Distinctions
- President’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement, California State University, Long Beach, 2018
- Outstanding Professor Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2017
- 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
- Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP), 2008-present
- Most Valuable Professor Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2007
- Scholarly and Creative Activities Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2003-2004, 2005-present
- Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award, California State University, Long Beach, 2001
Other Interests:
- Basketball
- Hiking
- Movies
- Water skiing