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The Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University features a vibrant social research area with labs led by Jessica Alquist, Zachary Hohman, Annie Jung, and Amelia Talley. These laboratories investigate diverse topics including attitude formation, behavioral regulation, group dynamics, social interactions, collective behavior, cognitive processes, and personal identity, with a focus on real-world implementation of findings. The social research community, comprising both faculty and students, maintains high scholarly standards through frequent publications in prestigious journals and active participation in academic conferences. Our researchers have secured competitive funding from prominent organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Binational Science Foundation. We cultivate a cooperative environment that encourages joint projects among our labs and with other Texas Tech departments, facilitating innovative cross-disciplinary research. For additional information about our work and potential collaborations, please explore our faculty profiles.