In the Department of Psychology we focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive, neural and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths lie in four broadly defined areas of development, cognition, neuroscience, and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.
Today, the former Palais of Prince Heinrich on the avenue Unter den Linden, is the representative seat of the university.
Psychological science is traditionally defined as the study of behavior; neuroscience as the study of the nervous system. As a Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences we are focused on understanding mind and behavior in terms of underlying psychological processes that have their genesis in neural activity in the brain.
The Department of Psychological Science at UCI offers cutting-edge education and research in psychological science. Our students and faculty achieve groundbreaking results across various domains, including cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. Join us in exploring the mysteries of human behavior and mental processes.