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(Fall 2007)

Research interests:

We investigate how people change their definitions of fairness and their reactions to disadvantage or conflict when they identify themselves as members of different groups. For example, an individual’s willingness to accept an ingroup authority’s decision increases if the individual perceives the decision-maker as treating them fairly, but an individual’s willingness to accept an outgroup authority’s decision increases if they receive favorable outcomes. A list of current research projects is available at: http://www.sonoma.edu/users/s/smithh/lab/pages/labproj.html.

If you would like to read more about my background, you can read my "FRESCA" profile.

We still need volunteers for two research projects begun in Spring 2013.

The first study is for SSU psychology majors.
The purpose of this study is to gain information about the way that college students communicate "online".Most participants complete the study within an hour. If you show up for the appointment, we will give you a Starbuck’s gift card. If you are interested, please click on the following link to make an appointment on a day and time that works for you:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4DAEA722A13-csuicebreaker

The second study is for any student at SSU.
The study is a computer-based survey that asks you about your experiences as a student. Most participants complete the study within an hour. If you show up for the appointment, we will give you a Starbuck’s gift card. If you are interested, please click on the following link to make an appointment on a day and time that works for you:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0B4CADA822A75-student/5066177

Heather Smith, Ph.D.
Psychology Department
Sonoma State University
1801 E. Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 93928
707-664-2587
smithh@sonoma.edu