UNC Social Psychology Program

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Full-Time Faculty

Full-time faculty members have primary appointments in the Social Psychology Program. They oversee
the graduate admissions process within social, and students within the program have full-time faculty
members as their primary advisors.

Fredrickson, Barbara L.
Green, Melanie C.
Insko, Chester A.
Payne, B. Keith
Sanna, Lawrence J.

	Fredrickson, Barbara L. Professor
	Phone: 919-843-0091	309 Davie Hall Psychology Dept. UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
Areas of Research: Dr. Fredrickson's areas of research include emotions, well-being, positive psychology. Links: Lab Web Page

	Green, Melanie C. Assistant Professor
	Phone: 919-843-9113	328 Davie Hall Psychology Dept. UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
Areas of Research: Dr. Green's research focuses on how narratives (even fictional ones) affect individuals' attitudes and beliefs. Her other areas of interest include the effect of technology on interpersonal relationships; political psychology; and evolutionary psychology. Links: Web Page

	Insko, Chester A. Professor
	Phone: 919-962-5073	323 Davie Hall Psychology Dept. UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
Areas of Research: Dr. Insko's areas of research interest relate to the cause and reduction of intergroup conflict.

	Payne, B. Keith Assistant Professor
	Phone: 919-962-2055	312 Davie Hall Psychology Dept. UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
Areas of Research: Dr. Payne studies automatic thoughts and feelings, with a focus on stereotyping, prejudice, and social attitudes. Links: Web Page

	Sanna, Lawrence J. Professor and Director of Social Program
	Phone: 919-962-2538	324 Davie Hall Psychology Dept. UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
Areas of Research: Dr. Sanna studies social judgment and decision making, particularly how time influences people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Links: Web Page