Many aspects of our program are unique and internationally recognized. Our counseling program is regularly ranked in the top five. We have several top faculty who focus on the intersection of psychology and law, and also several world-renowned researchers who study the effects of media on children and adults. Here are just some of the questions our department works to answer:What are the benefits of forgiving someone who harmed you?Why do people confess when they're not guilty?Can violent video games teach people to be aggressive?How can eyewitness accuracy be improved?What do brainwaves tell us about thinking and feeling?Where does happiness come from, and what can you do to increase it?Psychology majors can serve as research assistants to help answer useful scientific questions like these.