Department of Psychology

UW psychology professor John Gottman and and his team study couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce.

Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community.  

Puget Sound Business Journal visits with UW Psychology affiliate professor on his latest work.

Professor Wendy Stone from Psychology discusses her work with Sesame Street. 

A Op-Ed from UW Psychology and I-LABS faculty Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan and Andrew N. Meltzoff.

A new study by scientists at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences shows that a series of play sessions with music improved 9-month-old babies’ brain processing.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson speak about her research on children and families.

Research from Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences reveals for the first time that 15-month-old babies generalize an adult’s angry behavior.

University of Washington evolutionary biologist David P. Barash discusses our real predispositions to romance and relationships.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson and Kate McLaughlin's new research suggests transgender children supported in their identities show positive mental health.

Research from UW Psychology faculty show transgender children can thrive with the right support.

Psychology major Marissa Pighin, is using her experience at UW's I-LABS to better support students like herself who are diagnosed with ADHD.

I-LABS' Patricia Kuhl helps explain how infants acquire language skills – by losing their ability to discriminate sounds they don’t need.

New research from UW Psychology and I-LABS shows children have a strong sense of self from a young age.

UW Professor of Psychology Kristina Olson discusses what alarmist articles often get wrong about transgender children.