Psychology

Harrington Distinguished Visiting Professor, 2011-2012

Dr. Laurence Steinberg, one of the world's leading authorities on psychological development during adolescence, presented an address to the community, entitled "Why Teenagers Take Risks." Dr. Steinberg made a special presentation to Baldwin-Wallace faculty and students, entitled "Rethinking Juvenile Justice."

Watch Dr. Steinberg's Presentations:
"Why Teenagers Take Risks," presented Oct. 6, 2011
"Rethinking Juvenile Justice," presented Oct. 7, 2011

Harrington Psychology Colloquium Series

Dr. Steinberg's visit to B-W was sponsored by the Harrington Visiting Professor Fund. As part of the Harrington Visiting Professor Series, the Psychology Department offers monthly colloquia, or lectures with experts in various fields of Psychology. Past colloquium topics have included forensic psychology, clinical hypnosis, eating disorders, autism disorder, sports psychology, traumatic brain injury recovery, anxiety disorders, and domestic abuse. The colloquia are free and open to the public.

See a list previous speakers in the series. For more information about the colloquium series, please contact the Psychology Department Office at (440) 826-2197.

History of the Department of Psychology

Find out more about the rich history and the Study of Psychology at B-W.

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